April 3, 2026
The Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Philip Davis, has confirmed that the next general election in The Bahamas will be held on May 12.
Davis said he would dissolve parliament on April 8 and formally call the election the following day. An election had not been due until mid-October.
“As we move through this election season, I ask every Bahamian to remember one simple truth: wherever we may fall politically, we all love this country,” Davis said in a statement.
The Prime Minister also reminded voters that those holding valid purple voter identification cards do not need to register again.
“I also wish to remind the public that if you currently hold a valid purple voter’s card, your registration remains valid and there is no need to register again. The law provides that if you are on the current register of voters, you are entitled to vote,” Davis said.
However, he urged first-time voters and those needing to update their information to act quickly, noting that the voter registration deadline coincides with the dissolution of Parliament.
“If you are registering for the first time, if you have moved and need to transfer, or if you need to verify your information, I encourage you to do so without delay,” he said. “Under the Parliamentary Elections Act, the register of voters for the general election closes at the end of Wednesday, 8 April 2026.”
With the Writs of Election scheduled for April 9, Davis emphasized that April 8 represents the statutory cutoff for voter registration and transfers.
As the election season begins, the Prime Minister called for unity and civility across political lines.
“As we move through this election season, I ask every Bahamian to remember one simple truth: wherever we may fall politically, we all love this country. Long after the campaign is over, we will still be one people, sharing one home, with one future to build together,” Davis said.