St. Lucia is set to hold a general election on December 1, 2025, nearly a year ahead of the constitutionally mandated date in November 2026. Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre announced the decision during a national broadcast on Sunday, revealing that he had advised Governor General Errol Charles to dissolve Parliament on November 10. Nomination Day is scheduled for November 21. Pierre emphasized that the decision was driven by confidence in his administration’s achievements and the need to continue governing effectively. The last election was held on July 26, 2021, with Parliament convening in August of that year. Under the St. Lucia Constitution, the election is constitutionally due within three months of the first parliamentary sitting, which occurred on August 12, 2021. Pierre highlighted significant economic improvements under his leadership, including a reduction in the debt-to-GDP ratio from 81.5% in 2021 to 73.5% in 2024, and a 700% decrease in outstanding payables to local suppliers. He also noted the successful conclusion of negotiations with public servants and the provision of a Christmas bonus. The main opposition, the United Workers Party (UWP), led by Allen Chastanet, welcomed the announcement, expressing readiness to contest the election. Chastanet aims to reverse the UWP’s 13-4 defeat in the 2021 election, where two former UWP members won as independents and later supported the ruling St. Lucia Labour Party (SLP). Both parties held rallies on Sunday, with the SLP in Castries and the UWP in Anse La Raye, signaling the start of an intense campaign period.