List of elected politicians in the British Virgin Islands
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Since the restoration of democracy in the British Virgin Islands in 1950, only a comparatively small number of persons have been elected to political office. Although elections are held approximately every three or four years, the small size of the legislative body[1] and the tendency to return incumbent politicians[2] has resulted in a relatively small aggregate number.
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Prior to the 1967 general election legislators were elected on a non-party basis. However, many persons who were elected in those early elections later went on to form, or stand for, political parties.[3]
In addition to politicians who were elected by popular mandate, various other political positions are filled by appointment. These include:
- The Governor of the British Virgin Islands (John Rankin since 29 January 2021)
- The Attorney General of the British Virgin Islands (Dawn Smith since 1 October 2020)
- The Speaker of the House of Assembly of the British Virgin Islands (Corine George-Massicote since 26 May 2022)
- Prior to 1967, certain members of the Legislative Council (as the House of Assembly was formerly named) were appointed rather than elected.