General elections were held in Gibraltar on 17 October 2019 to elect all 17 members to the fourth Gibraltar Parliament. Chief Minister Fabian Picardo announced the date of the election on Monday 16 September 2019. In September 2019, it was announced that Libs MP and GSLP/Libs Minister, Neil Costa, would not seek re-election and had his candidacy and seat replaced by Vijay Daryanani of the same party.

The GSLP–Liberal Alliance won their third consecutive election, retaining their majority in the Parliament. Fabian Picardo was returned as Chief Minister of Gibraltar. However both the governing GSLP–Liberal Alliance and the opposition Gibraltar Social Democrats lost votes to new party Together Gibraltar, which won one seat from the GSD.

Timing and procedure Under section 38(2) of the Gibraltar Constitution Order 2006, the parliament must be dissolved four years after its first meeting following the last election (unless the Chief Minister advises the Governor of Gibraltar to dissolve parliament sooner). Under section 37 of the Constitution, writs for a general election must be issued within thirty days of the dissolution and the general election must then be held no later than three months after the issuing of a writ. In September 2019, Chief Minister Fabian Picardo formally asked Governor Ed Davis to dissolve parliament and call an election for 17 October 2019. Following the British tradition, elections in Gibraltar conventionally take place on a Thursday.

MPs were elected through limited voting.

Campaign The issue of Brexit (formerly due to take place exactly two weeks after election day) was a major theme in the election campaign, with incumbent Chief Minister Fabian Picardo stating that the territory is ready for a 'no deal' Brexit.

Party slogans Party or allianceSloganGSLP/Libs Alliance"All Our Generations in Our Hearts"GSD"The Gibraltar You Deserve"Together Gibraltar"Believe in a better way" Robert Vasquez "Your Fearless and Independent Voice"John Charles Pons"Vote for: The Planet, Humanity, Youths' Future, Greta Thunberg"

Incumbent MPs (from 2015) CandidatePartySeeking re-election?Parliamentary role(s)NotesFabian Picardo (since 2003) GSLP–Liberal Alliance (GSLP)YesChief Minister (since 2011)Due to the aftermath of the Brexit referendum, in the reshuffle he relinquished his responsibilities of the media to Steven LinaresJoseph Garcia (since 1999)GSLP–Liberal Alliance (LPG)YesDeputy Chief Minister (since 2011)At the reshuffle, he inherited responsibilities of Exiting the EU.John Cortes (since 2011) GSLP–Liberal Alliance (GSLP)YesMinister for Health, the Environment, Energy and Climate Change (2015–2016)Minister for the Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Climate Education (2016–2019)Ministries reshuffled as a result of the aftermath of the Brexit referendum Gilbert Licudi (since 2011)GSLP–Liberal Alliance (GSLP)YesMinister for Education, and Justice & International Exchange of Information (2015–2016)Minister for Tourism, Employment, Commercial Aviation and the Port (2016–2019)Ministries reshuffled as a result of the aftermath of the Brexit referendum Albert Isola (since 2013)GSLP–Liberal Alliance (GSLP)YesMinister for Financial Services and Gaming (2015–2016)Minister for Commerce (2016–2019)Ministries reshuffled as a result of the aftermath of the Brexit referendum Neil Costa (since 2011)GSLP–Liberal Alliance (LPG)NoMinister for Business & Employment (2015–2016)Minister for Health, Care and Justice (2016–2019)Ministries reshuffled as a result of the aftermath of the Brexit referendum Samantha Sacramento (since 2011)GSLP–Liberal Alliance (GSLP)YesMinister for Tourism, Housing, Equality and Social Services (2015–2016)Minister for Housing and Equality (2016–2019)Ministries reshuffled as a result of the aftermath of the Brexit referendum Steven Linares (since 2000)GSLP–Liberal Alliance (LPG)YesMinister for Sports, Culture, Heritage and Youth (2015–2016)Minister for Culture, the Media, Youth and Sport (2016–2019)Inherited responsibilities of the media away from the Chief Minister himself by him. Reshuffled due to aftermath of Brexit referendum.Paul Balban (since 2011)GSLP–Liberal Alliance (GSLP)YesMinister for Transport, Traffic and Technical Services (2015–2016)Minister for Infrastructure and Planning (2016–2019)Ministries reshuffled as a result of the aftermath of the Brexit referendum Daniel Feetham (since 2007)GSDYesLeader of the Opposition (2013–2017) He was voted by the GSD's membership against his colleague, Damon Bossino, to be party leader since 2013 (thus making him Leader of the Opposition). He resigned his post in 2017 after whip resignations from Marlene Hassan-Nahon and Lawrence Llamas respectively.Marlene Hassan-Nahon GSDYesShadow Minister for Health, Education & Broadcasting and Media (2015–2016)Independent Opposition MP (2016–2018)Together Gibraltar MP (2018–2019)Elected as GSD Opposition Whip. Later, in 2016, she left the party due to alleged "toxic" ideology under Daniel Feetham's leadership.Afterward, she became an Independent until 2018, when she founded her political movement, Together Gibraltar (later evolved to a political party after membership votes in 2019). Elliot Phillips GSDYesShadow Minister for Justice, Employment and Training, Youth, Equality, Civil Rights, Exchange of Information & Drugs and RehabilitationEdwin Reyes (since 2007)GSDYesShadow Minister for Housing, Sports and Leisure, Culture & Civil Contingencies Roy Clinton GSDYesShadow Minister for Public Finance, GSB, Inward Investment, Small Business and Heritage (since 2015)Interim Leader of the Opposition (2017)Opposition Parliamentary Leader (2017–2019)Inherited Interim Leader of the Opposition after Daniel Feetham's resignation.He was a candidate for the permanent role against re-joined former MP, Minister and DCM, Keith Azopardi. He was unsuccessful for the role after a leadership election from his party's membership.He became the GSD's Parliament Leader due to new LoO, Keith Azopardi, originally haven't been a candidate from the last election.Trevor Hammond GSDYesShadow Minister for Environment, Transport and Traffic, Technical Services, Utilities, Planning, Health and Safety & European AffairsLawrence Llamas GSDNoShadow Minister for Social Services, Families and Children, Tourism, The Port & Animal Abuse and Welfare (2015–2017 & 2018–2019)Independent MP (2017–2018)Resigned his whip in 2017 due to ideological disagreements with Daniel Feetham. He later rejoined after Keith Azopardi became the new Leader of the Opposition

Results

By candidate CandidatePartyAllianceVotesNotesFabian PicardoGSLPGSLP–Liberal Alliance 9,961ElectedJoseph GarciaLPGGSLP–Liberal Alliance9,672ElectedJohn CortesGSLPGSLP–Liberal Alliance9,003ElectedAlbert IsolaGSLPGSLP–Liberal Alliance8,502ElectedJoseph BossanoGSLPGSLP–Liberal Alliance8,374ElectedGilbert LicudiGSLPGSLP–Liberal Alliance 8,293ElectedSteven LinaresLPGGSLP–Liberal Alliance7,718ElectedPaul BalbanGSLPGSLP–Liberal Alliance7,251ElectedSamantha SacramentoGSLPGSLP–Liberal Alliance7,192ElectedVijay DaryananiLPGGSLP–Liberal Alliance 7,156ElectedMarlene Hassan-Nahon TGNone5,639Elected Damon Bossino GSDNone4,868ElectedDaniel FeethamGSDNone4,842Elected Keith Azopardi GSDNone4,711ElectedRoy Clinton GSDNone4,342ElectedElliott Phillips GSDNone4,165ElectedEdwin ReyesGSDNone3,840ElectedCraig Sacarello TGNone3,805Alfred Ballester GSDNone3,681Joelle Ladislaus GSDNone3,484Trevor Hammond GSDNone3,451UnseatedSiân Jones TGNone3,345John Montegriffo TGNone3,158Orlando Yeats GSDNone3,069Kamlesh Khubchand Daswani TGNone3,035Neil Samtani TGNone2,889Daniel Ghio TGNone2,780Erika Pozo TGNone2,640Jackie Anderson TGNone2,619Tamsin Suarez TGNone2,545Robert Vasquez IndependentNone1,460John Charles Pons IndependentNone838Source: Parliament of Gibraltar, Together Gibraltar Candidates

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