General elections were held in

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on 4 March 1999. The result was a victory for the ruling coalition of the Anguilla United Party and the

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, each winning 2 seats. The opposition Anguilla National Alliance won 3 seats.Anguilla
IFES However, the coalition government lost its majority in May 1999 upon the resignation of

Victor Banks Victor Franklin Banks (born 8 November 1947)Victor Banks
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, the

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and leader of the

. Due to the collapse of the ruling coalition, fresh elections were held in March 2000.

Results

References

Elections in Anguilla

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