Bahamian Democratic Party

The Bahamian Democratic Party was a political party in the Bahamas. It was founded as a split from Free [National Movement] in 1975 and was led by John [Henry Bostwick]. The party contested the 1977 general elections, in which it received 27% of the vote and won six seats, becoming the largest opposition party in the House of [Assembly of the Bahamas|House of Assembly]. As a result, Bostwick was appointed Leader of [the Opposition (Bahamas)|Leader of the Opposition]. The party eventually merged with Free National Movement in 1981.