Because of the coup d'état of March 1979, the bicameral Parliament that had been chosen in December 1976 was dissolved and the 1974 independence Constitution suspended.  In November 1983, this same Constitution was reinstated after the overthrow of the People's Revolutionary Government of Mr Maurice Bishop.

Electoral System

The 15 members of the House of Representatives were elected in single-member constituencies by first-past-the-post voting.There was no fixed election date in effect in Grenada at this time; hence, the choice of election date is the prerogative of the Prime Minister.

Background

The 1984 election date was announced on 21 September 1984, with Nomination Day on 14 Novembet 1984. 

Political Parties & Candidates

The 15 Representatives seats were contested by five parties, including the centrist New National Party (NNP) and the Grenada United Labour Party (GULP), the latter being the only group that existed prior to 1979. Altogether 52 candidates were in contention.

Election Campaign

During the three-month campaign, the NNP emphasised the themes of economic development (especially reduction of unemployment) and safeguards against the abuse of power; its manifesto also expressed support for the October 1983 military intervention by USA and Caribbean forces and for the continued presence of foreign military and police contingents. 

Results

On polling day, the newly-formed NNP, a coalition of three parties led by Herbert Blaize, recorded a near-complete victory by obtaining 14 Representatives seats.  On 4 December, Blaize was sworn in as Prime Minister and five days later, his Cabinet was announced. 

Voter Turnout

Voter turnout was 86.19%.

Post-election

In December 1989, Prime Minister Herbert Blaize died and was succeeded by his Deputy Ben Jones.