The Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement is a political party in Sint Maarten. It was founded in October 2021 by Luc Mercelina, who was at the time a member of Parliament for the United People's Party.[2] The party contested the January 2024 general election winning two seats,[4] and later entered a coalition agreement with the Democratic Party, Party for Progress and Nation Opportunity Wealth that designated URSM party leader Luc Mercelina as new Prime Minister.[5]
Election results
General elections
Election | Leader | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Government |
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Jan 2024 | Luc Mercelina | 2,028 | 14.04% | 2 / 15
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New | Coalition |
Aug 2024 | 2,224 | 16.24% | 3 / 15
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References
- ^ "Sizeable crowd turns out for URSM first congress, Dr. Luc Mercelina elected as leader". Sint Maarten News. 8 May 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Dr. Mercelina launches URSM party, wants to initiate change". The Daily Herald. 11 October 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ "URSM unveils 10-year vision for Country St. Maarten's autonomy". The Daily Herald. 8 December 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ "NA maintains position as biggest party in elections". The Daily Herald. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ "Sint Maarten: Four political parties sign historic coalition agreement". Loop News. 14 January 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
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