Innovative Democratic Alliance
Innovative Democratic Alliance | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | IDA |
| Leader | Denise Tsoiafatt Angus |
| Founded | August 2021 |
| Colors | Purple |
| Senate | 0 / 31 |
| House of Representatives | 0 / 41 |
| Tobago House of Assembly | 0 / 15 |
| Website | |
| www | |
The Innovative Democratic Alliance (IDA) is a minor political party in Tobago. It does not hold any representation in the House of Representatives or the Tobago House of Assembly.
History
[edit]The IDA was launched in August 2021 by Denise Tsoiafatt Angus.[1] The IDA initially announced 12 candidates for the December 2021 Tobago House of Assembly election,[2] and ultimately put forward 13 candidates for the election, receiving 295 votes (or 1.01% of the vote share) and failing to win any seats.[3] The party ran candidates in both of Tobago's House of Representatives constituencies for the 2025 Trinidad and Tobago general election,[4] however won 143 votes (0.02%), with both candidates being unsuccessful.[5]
In November 2025, the party confirmed it would contest the next Tobago House of Assembly election.[6] The IDA stood 11 candidates in the 2026 Tobago House of Assembly election, with preliminary results showing the party received 181 votes (0.67%) and won no seats.[7][8]
Election results
[edit]House of Representatives
[edit]| Election | Party leader | Tobago | +/– | Government | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Seats | ||||
| 2025 | Denise Tsoiafatt Angus | 143 | 0.02 | 0 / 2 |
New | Extra-parliamentary |
Tobago House of Assembly
[edit]| Election year | Party leader | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Denise Tsoiafatt Angus | 295 | 1.01 (#3) | 0 / 15 |
New | Extra-parliamentary |
| 2026[a] | 181 | 0.67 (#3) | 0 / 15 |
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Extra-parliamentary | |
Leadership
[edit]The party is led by Denise Tsoiafatt Angus,[9] who was formerly the Presiding Officer of the Tobago House of Assembly.[10][11]
Notes
[edit]- ↑ 2026 THA election preliminary results from the Elections and Boundaries Commission
References
[edit]- ↑ "Denise Tsoiafatt Angus dares to lead new Tobago party: 'I want equity for all'". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. 8 August 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ↑ "IDA reveals 12 candidates for the THA elections". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday.
- ↑ "Report of the Elections and Boundaries Commission on the Tobago House of Assembly elections" (PDF). Election & Boundaries Commission. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ↑ "IDA names candidates for general election". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. 28 March 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ↑ "Detailed Preliminary Results of the 2025 Parliamentary Elections" (PDF). Elections and Boundaries Commission. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ↑ "Small parties ready to contest THA election". Trinidad and Tobago Guardian. 12 November 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ↑ "Political analyst: Main parties evenly matched – Campaign closes for THA election". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. January 2026. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
- ↑ "Preliminary Results of the 2026 THA Elections" (PDF). Elections and Boundaries Commission. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ↑ "Political parties signal priorities as Tobago heads into 2026". Trinidad and Tobago Guardian. 31 December 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ↑ "Tsoiafatt-Angus slams Chief Sec, ready to lead autonomy quest". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. 24 January 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- ↑ "THA presiding officer resigns". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
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