Liberal Democratic Party

The Liberal Democratic Party, commonly known as the Liberal Democrats or LibDems are a centrist and liberal-conservative political party in Santa Dominica. They are described as occupying the political middle ground between the centre-left Labour and centre-right Conservative parties.

General Overview
The predecessor of the Liberal Democratic Party was the Liberal Party. There have only been two Liberal/LibDem prime ministers, John Carlin, who served as prime minister from 1985 to 1991, and Mari Sato, who has been serving as prime minister since 2017. The LibDems are the 2nd oldest political party in the country, with the Liberal party being established as the main opposition to William Carson's Nationalist Party in 1952. The LibDems are sometimes regarded as a third-party, being overshadowed by Labour and Conservative. However, many Liberal Democrat politicians and voters would describe them as having equal footing with the other 2 major parties. Overall, Santa Dominica has experienced 10 years under Liberal/LibDem government.

Traditional Base
The traditional base of the Liberal Democrats includes suburban voters, wealthier voters, businesspeople and urban professionals. Geographically, the Liberal Democrats tend to win the most votes in the suburban areas of east Santa Dominica City, the affluent area of Saint-George, and North Shores Prefecture.