People's Electoral Movement (Aruba)
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| Leader | Evelyn Wever-Croes |
| Founder | Betico Croes |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Ideology | Social democracy Aruban independence |
| Political position | Centre-left[1] |
| Regional affiliation | COPPPAL |
| Colours | Yellow |
| Parliament of Aruba | 8 / 21 |
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The People's Electoral Movement (Dutch: Electorale Volksbeweging, Papiamento: Movimiento Electoral di Pueblo, MEP) is a social democratic political party in Aruba. Following the 2001 general election for the Parliament of Aruba the party won 52.4% of popular vote and 12 out of 21 seats. In the 2005 general election, the party won 43% of the popular vote and 11 out of 21 seats thus won the election and remained in power. In the 2009 general election, MEP lost 2 seats and won 36% of the vote, subsequently losing the election.
In the 2017 general election, the MEP won 37% of the vote, and gained a seat. Following the appointment of a formateur, the MEP agreed to form a Coalition government with Pueblo Orguyoso y Respeta (POR) and Network of Electoral Democracy (RED).
Following the 2021 Aruban general election, the MEP remained the largest party in parliament and went on subsequently to form a minority government. After the 2021 Aruban general election, the MEP was relegated to second place and to opposition.
Notable members
- Betico Croes, political activist who played a major role in Aruba's separation of the Netherlands Antilles
- Nelson Oduber, 2nd Prime Minister of Aruba
- Frans Figaroa, former Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the Parliament of the Netherlands Antilles
- Evelyn Wever-Croes, 4th Prime Minister of Aruba
Election results
Netherlands Antilles Island Council elections
| Election | Leader | Votes | % | Seats | +/– |
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| 1971 | Betico Croes | 8,095 | 34.37 (#2) | 7 / 21 | New |
| 1975 | 18,374 | 59.54 (#1) | 13 / 21 |  6 | |
| 1979 | 18,551 | 56.60 (#1) | 12 / 21 |  1 | |
| 1983 | 20,798 | 57.94 (#1) | 13 / 21 | 1 |
Aruba general elections
| Election | Leader | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Status |
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| 1985 | Betico Croes | 13,786 | 37.62 (#1) | 8 / 21 | 5 | Opposition |
| 1989 | Nelson Oduber | 16,555 | 45.95 (#1) | 10 / 21 | 2 | Coalition |
| 1993 | 14,907 | 37.39 (#2) | 9 / 21 | 1 | Coalition | |
| 1994 | 15,437 | 39.02 (#2) | 9 / 21 |  0 | Opposition | |
| 1997 | 17,358 | 38.80 (#2) | 9 / 21 | 0 | Opposition | |
| 2001 | 25,172 | 52.48 (#1) | 12 / 21 | 3 | Majority | |
| 2005 | 22,002 | 42.87 (#1) | 11 / 21 | 1 | Majority | |
| 2009 | 19,804 | 35.93 (#2) | 8 / 21 | 3 | Opposition | |
| 2013 | Evelyn Wever-Croes | 17,653 | 30.54 (#2) | 7 / 21 | 1 | Opposition |
| 2017 | 22,061 | 37.61 (#2) | 9 / 21 | 2 | Coalition | |
| 2021 | 20,700 | 35.32 (#1) | 9 / 21 | 0 | Coalition | |
| 2024 | 17,571 | 31.66 (#2) | 8 / 21 | 1 | Opposition |
References
- ^ "Global Elections Round-Up: Last 12 Months". Fitch Solutions. 31 July 2018. Archived from the original on 22 October 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
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