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Democratic Party
AbbreviationDP
LeaderJudith Phiri-Nkonge
Founded1991 [1]
Ideology
Political position Centre-left
Colours  Pink
  Beige
SloganLet's Believe Again!
National Assembly
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Election symbol
Key

The Democratic Party is a political party in Zambia. The party was launched in 1991. [1]

Its current leader is Judith Phiri-Nkonge. Before October 2022, the leader was Harry Kalaba, who was the party's candidate for president in the 2021 Zambian general election. [2] Before 2018, the party was led by Emmanuel Mubanga Mwamba. [1]

Electoral history

Presidential elections

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

National Assembly elections

Election Votes % Seats +/– Position Outcome
1991 120 0.01
0 / 159
Steady 0 Increase 5th Extra-parliamentary
2001 115 0.01
0 / 156
Steady 0 Decrease 16th Extra-parliamentary
2021 50,886 1.05
0 / 167
Steady 0 Increase 4th Extra-parliamentary

References

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