Democratic Party (Zambia)

The Democratic Party is a political party in Zambia. The party was launched in 1991.[2]

Democratic Party
AbbreviationDP
LeaderHarry Kalaba[1]
Founded1991[2]
Ideology
Political positionCentre-left
Colours  Pink
  Gold
SloganLet's Believe Again!
National Assembly
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Election symbol
Key
Website
Facebook group

Its current leader is Harry Kalaba, who was the party's candidate for president in the 2021 Zambian general election.[1] Before 2018, the party was led by Emmanuel Mubanga Mwamba.[2]

Electoral history

Presidential elections

Election Party candidate Votes % Result
2021 Harry Kalaba 25,231 0.52% Lost N

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. "PF's Harry Kalaba Adopted as Democratic Party 2021 Presidential Candidate". Zambia Reports. 2018-11-12. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  2. "Zambia: Inactive parties". African Democracy Encyclopaedia Project. 2006-11-01. Retrieved 2021-08-17.


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