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 
|
National Assembly elections
| Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Position | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 120 | 0.01 | 0 / 159
|
 0
|
 5th
|
Extra-parliamentary |
| 2001 | 115 | 0.01 | 0 / 156
|
0
|
 16th
|
Extra-parliamentary |
| 2021 | 50,886 | 1.05 | 0 / 167
|
0
|
4th
|
Extra-parliamentary |
References
- ^ a b c "Zambia: Inactive parties". African Democracy Encyclopaedia Project. 2006-11-01. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ^ "PF's Harry Kalaba Adopted as Democratic Party 2021 Presidential Candidate". Zambia Reports. 2018-11-12. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
