The Tobago House of Assembly elections have culminated in an unprecedented political transformation as official recounts finalized the Tobago People’s Party’s complete domination of the legislative body. Following meticulous reviews in two contested districts—Darrel Spring/Whim and Scarborough/Mt. Grace—the Elections and Boundaries Commission verified the initial results, cementing the TPP’s extraordinary 15-0 victory over the People’s National Movement.
In Darrel Spring/Whim, the electoral battle proved exceptionally tight with the TPP candidate securing 838 votes against PNM’s 826, a mere 12-vote margin that prompted the recount request. The Scarborough/Mt. Grace district demonstrated a more decisive outcome with TPP capturing 854 votes versus PNM’s 702. Both recounts, initiated by the PNM following the January 12 poll, concluded without altering the original outcomes.
This electoral sweep represents a dramatic reversal from the previous assembly composition, eliminating the PNM’s sole representative, Kelvon Morris, who held the Darrel Spring/Whim seat. The comprehensive defeat has triggered significant political repercussions within the PNM, including Tobago council leader Ancil Dennis announcing his intention to resign from leadership.
The TPP’s triumph continues the political trajectory established by its predecessor, the Progressive Democratic Patriots, which achieved a 14-1 victory in the 2021 THA election. Despite experiencing a 4.1% decrease in total votes (16,240 compared to PDP’s 16,933 in 2021), the TPP has consolidated its control over Tobago’s political landscape, building upon its successful capture of both Tobago West and Tobago East constituencies in the 2025 general election.
Voter turnout reached a historic low at approximately 50.69% of the island’s 53,239 registered voters, reflecting diminished support for both major parties. The PNM witnessed a significant 12.4% decline in voter support compared to the 2021 elections.
With the electoral process formally concluded, the THA is preparing for its inauguration ceremony scheduled for January 15. The assembly is expected to prioritize amendments to the THA Act that would expand governance structures, including increasing the number of Secretaries from seven to eleven and adjusting quorum requirements from nine to twelve members to accommodate the new political reality.