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Barbadian legislative election, 2008
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A general election was held in Barbados on 15 January 2008.[1] A concurrent referendum to determine whether or not to become a republic was initially planned but that vote was postponed.[2]
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP), which had been in opposition since 1994, won a surprise victory with 20 seats to 10 seats for the Barbados Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Owen Arthur. Recounts was held in some constituencies due to close results.[3]
DLP leader David Thompson was sworn in as Prime Minister on January 16.[1]
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