1997 Aruban general election![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f6/Flag_of_Aruba.svg/50px-Flag_of_Aruba.svg.png)
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Politics of Aruba |
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General elections were held in Aruba on 12 December 1997.[1] The Aruban People's Party emerged as the largest party, winning ten of the 21 seats in the Estates.
Results
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Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– |
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| Aruban People's Party | 19,476 | 43.53 | 10 | 0 |
| People's Electoral Movement | 17,358 | 38.80 | 9 | 0 |
| Aruban Liberal Organization | 3,976 | 8.89 | 2 | 0 |
| National Democratic Alliance | 1,092 | 2.44 | 0 | New |
| Aruban Patriotic Party | 2,052 | 4.59 | 0 | 0 |
| Aruba Reform Party | 519 | 1.16 | 0 | New |
| Aruba Solidarity Movement | 268 | 0.60 | 0 | New |
Total | 44,741 | 100.00 | 21 | 0 |
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Valid votes | 44,741 | 98.71 | |
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Invalid/blank votes | 586 | 1.29 | |
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Total votes | 45,327 | 100.00 | |
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Registered voters/turnout | 52,752 | 85.92 | |
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Source: Caribbean Elections, CBS |
References
- ^ Aruba General Election Results - 12 December 1997 Caribbean Elections
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See also: Elections and referendums in the Netherlands Antilles |
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