1989 Jamaican General Election
9 February 1989 · The two-party system since the boycott · 60 seats
People's National Party finished first with 45 of 60 seats on 56.6% of the vote. Turnout 78.4%. Michael Manley replaced Edward Seaga.
Prime Minister before
Edward Seaga
JLP
Prime Minister after
Michael Manley
PNP
Largest force
People's National Party
45 of 60 seats
Turnout
78.4%
The result
People's National Party
56.6% of votes · +45 seats
45
seats
Jamaica Labour Party
43.3% of votes · -45 seats
15
seats
Independents
0.1% of votes · 0 seats
0
seats