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Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis and the ruling Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) secured a decisive victory in the 2026 Bahamas general election, marking the first time in nearly three decades that a Bahamian leader has won two consecutive terms in office. Davis described the outcome as a strong mandate from voters to continue improving economic opportunities, public safety, and living conditions across the island nation.
Speaking after the results, Davis thanked Bahamian voters for their trust and pledged to keep moving the country forward. The PLP was projected to win more than 30 of the 41 parliamentary seats, including both newly created constituencies added ahead of the election. The opposition Free National Movement (FNM) was expected to secure only eight seats, continuing its struggle to regain political momentum after losing power in 2021.
The election was called earlier than expected, with officials citing the approaching Atlantic hurricane season as a key reason for moving the vote forward. The previous 2021 election had also been held ahead of schedule.
One of the most closely watched races involved former NBA star Rick Fox, who ran as the FNM candidate for the Garden Hills constituency. Fox lost to incumbent Mario Bowleg, the former minister responsible for youth, sports, and culture. Former Prime Minister Hubert Minnis also suffered a major setback after failing to reclaim his longtime parliamentary seat while running as an independent candidate.
Economic concerns played a major role in the election campaign, particularly rising housing costs, stagnant wages, and affordability issues affecting many Bahamians. Earlier this year, the International Monetary Fund highlighted the country’s housing challenges and encouraged further public investment. In response, Davis introduced measures such as removing value-added tax on grocery store food items to ease financial pressure on families, though opposition leaders argued the policy would provide limited relief.
With the PLP’s commanding victory, Davis is expected to continue focusing on economic recovery, housing accessibility, and social development during his second term as Bahamas prime minister.
