Close Race Between Main Political Parties

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, Aug 02 2015 – With just weeks remaining until the September 7 general election, the polls are showing a close race between the People’s National Movement (PNM) and the coalition People’s Partnership government (PP).

The poll by Solution by Simulation (SBS) conducted between July 6 and July 22, shows the Kamla Persad Bissessar led PP narrowly winning with the seat projections at 21 to 20. The model suggests that there is a 93 percent chance that the final result will be 21-20, with Tunapuna being the closest seat.

The Sunday Express commissioned poll, notes that the PP has a better chance of winning the constituency of Tunapuna.

It is also predicted that other seats such as St. Joseph, La Horquetta/Talparo, or Lopinot/Bon Air West could be won by close margins.

The margin of error of the poll is +/- 3%.