2020 Tobago Council of the People's National Movement leadership election

2020 Tobago Council of the People's National Movement leadership election
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Candidate Tracy Davidson-Celestine Kelvin Charles
First pref. 1,447 (29.4%) 1,513 (30.7%)
Final pref. 3,150 (60.7%) 2,042 (39.3%)
 
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Candidate Joel Jack Denise Tsoiafatt-Angus
First pref. 1,066 (18.3%) 904 (21.6%)
Final pref. Eliminated Eliminated
Results map for the Tobago Council of the PNM's 2020 leadership election, where the following colours denote each respective leadership candidate:
  Tracy Davidson-Celestine
  Kelvin Charles
Leader before election

Kelvin Charles

 Elected Leader

Tracy Davidson-Celestine

2020 Tobago Council of the People's National Movement leadership election
DateJanuary 19, 2020
Resigning leaderKelvin Charles
Won byTracy Davidson-Celestine
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The 2020 Tobago Council of the People's National Movement election were held on January 19, 2020. For the first time, a one member, one vote voting system was adopted for all 17 positions contested.[2] The winner, Tracy Davidson-Celestine, the first female political leader for the party, will go on to contest the Chief Secretary position of the Tobago House of Assembly in the 2021 Tobago House of Assembly election.

Background

The announcement of the election was made on November 10, 2019 by Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly and Political leader of the Tobago Council of the People's National Movement, Kelvin Charles while speaking at the PNM's 49th annual convention, Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain.[3]

Positions contested

A total of 45 candidates contested the 17 positions on the Executive of the Tobago Council, the winner are as follows:[4]

Position Winner
Political Leader Tracy Davidson-Celestine
Chairman Stanford Callender
Vice-Chairman Deon Isaac
Lady Vice-Chair Marslyn Melville-Jack
Secretary General Lynette James-Louis
Election Officer Huey Cadette
Public Relations Officer Kwesi DesVignes
Operations Officer Ancil Thorne
Field Officer Keyon Andrews
Labour Relations Officer Kevern Phillips
Welfare Officer Ricardo Warner
Social Media Officer Tineesia Brebnor
Youth Officer Andre Baker
Assistant Secretary Akissi London
Research Officer Keigon Denoon
Education Officer Kurt Salandy
Treasurer Terrence Henry

Declared candidates

Roles in bold are currently held.

Candidate Last political roles Announced Campaign Launched[5]
Kelvin Charles Incumbent Political Leader (since 2016)
Chief Secretary of Tobago (since 2016)
Secretary for Education, Innovation and Energy
Tobago House of Assembly representative for Black Rock/Whim/Spring Garden
Presiding Officer of the Tobago House of Assembly (2013–2016) 		- 5 January 2020
Tracy Davidson-Celestine Trinidad and Tobago Ambassador to Costa Rica
Deputy Chief Secretary of Tobago
Secretary of Tourism[6]
Tobago House of Assembly Councillor (2005-) 		13 November 2019 8 January 2020
Denise Tsoiafatt-Angus Presiding Officer of the Tobago House of Assembly (2017–2019)[7][8]
Secretary for Community Development and Culture 		9 December 2019[9] -
Joel Jack Deputy Tobago House of Assembly Chief Secretary
Secretary for Finance and the Economy
Tobago House of Assembly representative for Bacelot/Mount Saint George 		19 December 2019[10] -

Result

Tracy Davidson-Celestine was elected leader in the second round of voting. The result of the election are as follows:[11][12]

First round Second round
Candidate Votes % Candidate Votes %
Turnout:
49.3% 		Turnout:
51.92%
Tracy Davidson-Celestine 1,447
29.4 Tracy Davidson-Celestine Green tickY 3,150
60.7
Kelvin Charles 1,513
30.7 Kelvin Charles 2,042
39.3
Joel Jack Red XN 1,066
21.6 Eliminated; Endorsed Davidson-Celestine
Denise Tsoiafatt-Angus Red XN 904
18.3 Eliminated; Endorsed Davidson-Celestine
Total 4,930 — Total 5,192 —
Analysis of transferred votes, ranked in order of 1st preference votes
Candidate Maximum
round 		Maximum
votes 		Share in
maximum
round 		Maximum votes
First round votesTransfer votes
Kelvin Charles 2 2,042 39.3%
​​
Tracy Davidson-Celestine 2 3,150 60.7%
​​
Joel Jack 1 1,066 21.6%
​​
Denise Tsoiafatt-Angus 1 904 18.3%
​​
First round
Charles
 
 30.7%
Davidson-Celestine
 
 29.4%
Jack
 
 21.6%
Tsoiafatt-Angus
 
 18.3%
Second round
Davidson-Celestine
 
 60.7%
Charles
 
 39.3%

See also

Notes

References

  1. ^ "PNM Tobago elections on January 19". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. November 10, 2019. Archived from the original on January 28, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  2. ^ "PNM Tobago elections on January 19". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. November 10, 2019. Archived from the original on January 28, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  3. ^ "PNM Tobago Council internal election date announced". www.looptt.com. Archived from the original on January 31, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  4. ^ "Callender retains PNM Tobago Council chairmanship". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. January 22, 2020. Archived from the original on January 28, 2020. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
  5. ^ "PNM Tobago leader launches campaign for re-election". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. January 5, 2020. Archived from the original on April 6, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  6. ^ "PNM vs PNM:". www.guardian.co.tt. Archived from the original on January 27, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  7. ^ "THA presiding officer resigns". www.guardian.co.tt. Archived from the original on January 28, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  8. ^ "New THA Presiding Officer elected". www.looptt.com. Archived from the original on February 18, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  9. ^ "Tsoiafatt Angus: Time for the right woman to lead PNM Tobago". www.guardian.co.tt. Archived from the original on January 28, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  10. ^ "Jack likes voting system, joins PNM leadership race". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. December 19, 2019. Archived from the original on April 8, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  11. ^ "PNM Tobago Council leader becomes councillor". Archived from the original on January 17, 2021. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
  12. ^ "Callender: Tsoiafatt-Angus is no longer in PNM". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. January 15, 2021. Archived from the original on January 27, 2021. Retrieved May 30, 2021.