2007 Nevis 9 by-election
27 August 2007
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A by-election was held for the Nevis 9 National Assembly constituency following the death of its representative and Leader of the Opposition, Malcolm Guishard, who had represented the seat since 1993. The result saw the Concerned Citizens' Movement (CCM) narrowly hold the seat by 30 votes.
Background
The Nevis 9 constituency is a federal electoral district for the National Assembly of Saint Kitts and Nevis that covers the Saint John Figtree and Saint Paul Charlestown parishes on the island of Nevis. Since the 1993 election, the constituency had been represented by Malcolm Guishard from the CCM, who had been re-elected in the 1995, 2000, and 2004 elections. On 11 June 2007, Guishard died after being admitted to Alexandria Hospital following complications after a routine swim in Gallows Bay. At the time of his death, Guishard was also serving as Leader of the Opposition.[1][2]
Following this, the seat became vacant, meaning a by-election was required.[3][4]
Candidates
The Concerned Citizens' Movement (CCM) put forward Mark Brantley, an attorney and nominated member of the Nevis Island Assembly. The Nevis Reformation Party stood Hensley Daniel, the Deputy Premier of Nevis.[5]
Results
The by-election was held on Monday 27 August 2007.[4][3] The result saw the CCM hold the seat by just 30 votes, with Mark Brantley elected as the member of parliament for Nevis 9.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| CCM | Mark Brantley | 1,475 | 50.5% | ||
| NRP | Hensley Daniel | 1,445 | 49.5% | ||
| Rejected ballots | 6 | ||||
| Majority | 30 | 1.0% | |||
| Turnout | 2926 | 61.5% | |||
| Registered electors | 4,758 | ||||
| CCM hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "St. Kitts and Nevis' Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas says that the Federal Cabinet deeply regrets the untimely passing of Leader of the Opposition the Honourable Malcolm Guishard". SKN Vibes. 13 June 2007. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ "GOODBYE GUISH". Saint Kitts and Nevis Observer. 15 June 2007. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Nevis Gears Up For Upcoming Bi-Elections". Nevis Island News & Notes. 28 August 2007. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ^ a b "By-election results prove Nevis independence alive and kicking!". Saint Kitts and Nevis Observer. 7 September 2007. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ^ a b "Attorney Mark Brantley wins Nevis by-election". Radio News Jamaica. 28 August 2007.
- ^ "The Hon. Mark Brantley, of the Concerned Citizens' Movement (CCM) is the new Representative for Nevis". SKN Vibes. 28 August 2007. Retrieved 17 January 2026.