Democratic Party | |
|---|---|
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| Abbreviation | DP |
| Leader | Judith Phiri-Nkonge |
| Founded | 1991[1] |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| Colours | Pink Beige |
| Slogan | Let's Believe Again! |
| National Assembly | 0 / 156 |
| Election symbol | |
| Key | |
The Democratic Party is a political party in Zambia. The party was launched in 1991.[1]
Its current leader is Judith Phiri-Nkonge. Before October 2022, the leader was Harry Kalaba, who was the party's candidate for president in the 2021 Zambian general election.[2] Before 2018, the party was led by Emmanuel Mubanga Mwamba.[1]
Electoral history
Presidential elections
| Election | Party candidate | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Harry Kalaba | 25,231 | 0.52% | Lost  |
National Assembly elections
| Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Position | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 120 | 0.01 | 0 / 159 |
 0 |
 5th |
Extra-parliamentary |
| 2001 | 115 | 0.01 | 0 / 156 |
0 |
 16th |
Extra-parliamentary |
| 2021 | 50,886 | 1.05 | 0 / 167 |
0 |
4th |
Extra-parliamentary |
References
- 1 2 3 "Zambia: Inactive parties". African Democracy Encyclopaedia Project. 2006-11-01. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ↑ "PF's Harry Kalaba Adopted as Democratic Party 2021 Presidential Candidate". Zambia Reports. 2018-11-12. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
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