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Millennials at the Polls in Eastern New Providence

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – On Election Day, thousands of young Bahamians turned out early, determined to make their voices heard at the ballot box.

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2 days ago

May 12, 2026

Denielle Miller

NASSAU , BAHAMAS – The Parliamentary Registration Department said millennials and Generation Z made up the largest group of registered voters in this year’s general election.

On Election Day, thousands of young Bahamians turned out early, determined to make their voices heard at the ballot box.

Our Denielle Miller reports.

Jesica King – Voter

“Me taking part in this election plays a role in how the country is going to go in the future. So my vote matters.”

Jesica King was one of many young voters who lined up before 8 this morning to cast a ballot in the 2026 general election.

We spoke with her at Thelma Gibson Primary School, where the turnout of young voters was hard to miss throughout the day.

Millennials and Generation Z have grown up watching some of the country’s most defining political moments, from the era of Prime Minister Sir Lynden Pindling to the leadership of Hubert Ingraham and Perry Christie.

But now, this generation said it wants a more active role in shaping the country’s future and breaking away from the political habits of previous generations.

Second-time voter and entrepreneur Jaime Thompson told Our News, that his vote is rooted in support for small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Jaime Thompson – Voter

“Every vote counts, every voice matters, every voice needs to be heard, and I think our vote serves as a representation as it pertains to our voice, what we stand for, and the direction in which we want to see the country move in.”

Yet one trend many younger voters are also well aware of is the country’s history of voting governments out of office.

Since 1997, power has continued to shift between major parties.

Elizabeth constituent, Jabez Paul, said that’s not about tradition, but accountability.

Jabez Paul – Voter

“Because the Bahamian people don’t like garbage and they is do garbage every five years”

For first-time voter T’Meisseya Fisher, this election came with a learning curve.

She said regardless of the outcome, she wanted her voice to count.

T’Meisseya Fisher – Voter

“I feel like I should have a voice because, you know, a lot of people in the country needs to express their voice and to not be quiet cuz nothing can change if you’re being quiet”

Nyah Seymour added to the discussion, stating her ballot holds power.

Nyah Seymour – Voter

“It’s my right simply. If it’s within my right and it’s up for grabs for me I’m going to do it. You can’t say I didn’t have a say in who is in charge of our country.”