Saint Lucia sets December 1 general election

Saint Lucians will go to the polls on Monday, December 1, 2025, to elect a new government, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre announced during a national address on Sunday evening.

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The Prime Minister confirmed that he has advised the Governor General to dissolve Parliament on Monday, November 10, clearing the way for the official campaign period to begin. Nomination Day has been set for Friday, November 21, 2025.

“I am confident that we have delivered on what we promised,” Pierre said. “As we continue the normal business of government and governance, I have advised the Governor General to dissolve Parliament tomorrow, November 10. General elections will be held on Monday, December 1, 2025. Nomination Day will be Friday, November 21, 2025. I thank you.”

The announcement, long anticipated amid heightened political activity and constituency rallies, sets the stage for what observers predict will be one of Saint Lucia’s most competitive elections in recent years.

Pierre’s Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP), which swept to power in July 2021 with a strong mandate, will be seeking a second term. The United Workers Party (UWP), led by former Prime Minister Allen Chastanet, is expected to challenge the government’s record on crime, cost of living, and economic management.

The upcoming election is expected to center on several key issues, including:

• Economic stability and cost of living

• Crime and public safety

• Youth employment and education opportunities

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• Health and social support programs

• Infrastructure and national development priorities

The UWP has been vocal in its criticism of the government’s handling of national security and rising consumer prices, while the SLP maintains that it has “steered the country responsibly through global economic challenges while restoring stability and protecting the most vulnerable.”

With Parliament’s dissolution, both major political parties are expected to officially launch their full campaign machinery in the coming days. Independent candidates and smaller political movements are also likely to enter the race as the island prepares for the December 1 vote.

The Electoral Department is expected to issue detailed voting guidelines and logistics shortly.

Reiterating his official statement, Prime Minister Pierre said:
“Today, I advised the Governor General to dissolve the Parliament of Saint Lucia tomorrow, Monday, November 10, 2025, and to issue Writs of Election to pave the way for the General Election. The General Election will be held on Monday, December 1, 2025. Nomination Day will be Friday, November 21, 2025.”

Political analysts say the contest will serve as a referendum on the government’s performance over the past four years, with economic management, transparency, and national unity at the forefront of the campaign.