Candidates

UNC 2025 General Election Candidates

Kamla Persad-Bissessar

Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP is the Political Leader of the UNC and the Leader of the Opposition in Trinidad and Tobago.

Devesh Maharaj

Devesh Maharaj is a veteran attorney-at-law and the UNC’s candidate for Aranguez/St. Joseph.

Natalie Chaitan Maharaj

Dr. Natalie Chaitan-Maharaj is a seasoned medical professional and ﬁrst-time UNC candidate for the Arouca/Lopinot constituency.

Saddam Hosein

Saddam Hosein is an attorney-at-law and the incumbent Member of Parliament for Barataria/San Juan.

Vandana Mohit

Vandana Mohit is a young Trinidadian politician who has represented Chaguanas East in Parliament since 2020.

Clyde Elder

Clyde Elder is a veteran trade unionist and community advocate, now contesting the La Brea seat under the UNC banner.

Phillip Watts

Phillip Watts is an experienced business professional and the UNC candidate for La Horquetta/Talparo.

Ernesto Kesar

Ernesto Kesar is a seasoned labour leader and the UNC’s pick for the Point Fortin constituency. He serves as an Executive Vice-President..

John Michael Alibocas

John Michael Alibocas – popularly known by his stage name “Makamillion” – is a well- known entertainer and the UNC candidate .

Dr. Michael Dowlath

Dr. Michael Dowlath is a distinguished educator and administrator and the UNC candidate for San Fernando West.

Wayne Sturge

Wayne Sturge is an attorney-at-law with 26 years of experience in criminal defense practice and the UNC’s candidate.

Richard Smith

Richard Smith is a newcomer to national politics and the UNC candidate for the Trincity/Maloney seat.

Barry Padarath

Barry Padarath is the outgoing two-term MP for Princes Town and Shadow for Public Utilities.

Colin Neil Gosine

Neil Gosine began his career with the earliest days of the UNC.

Davendranath Tancoo

Davendranath Tancoo is the outgoing Member of Parliament for Oropouche West, Chairman of the UNC

Dominic Smith

Dominic Smith is an entrepreneur, economist, and former Temporary Senator in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

Dr. Aiyna Ali

Dr. Aiyna Ali is a dedicated healthcare professional and proud daughter of Princes Town.

Dr. David Lee

Dr. David Lee is the dynamic, outgoing two-term MP for Pointe-a-Pierre, and the outgoing Opposition Chief Whip in the House of Representatives.

Dr. Rishad Seecheran

Dr Seecheran has played an instrumental role in our party’s medical clinics helping hundreds of patients throughout Trinidad.

Dr. Roodal Moonilal

Dr. Roodal Moonilal is Deputy Leader of the UNC. He was the first Youth Officer of the UNC and is a founding member of the Party.

Dr. Narindra C.

Dr. Narindra Roopnarine was awarded a National Scholarship in 1996 and he has been a Medical Doctor since 2001.

Dr Lackram Bodoe

Dr Bodoe was chairman of the South West Regional Health Authority (SWRHA) from October 2010 – August 2015.

Hansen Narinesingh

Hansen holds an LLB from the University of London and a Legal Practice Certificate from De Montfort University, UK.

Keron Thomas

Keron Thomas is a lifelong member of the United National Congress, and a proud son of the West.

Khadijah Ameen

Khadijah Ameen is the incumbent MP for St. Augustine. She is a child of the UNC who has even been placed in handcuffs for defending this party.

Michelle D. Benjamin

She is an active member of the Baptist Community and affiliated with a number of non-government organisations and youth groups.

Nigel Moses

He is a committed member of the United National Congress, actively involved in promoting the party’s mission and values across Arima.

Robert Mitchell

Robert Mitchell is Chairman of Laventille for Laventilians and contested the 2015 General Elections on behalf of LOVE.

Rodney Stowe

He is a professionally certified steel pan tuner who has dedicated his life to preserving and promoting Trinidad and Tobago’s.

Roger Alexander

Roger Alexander is A Former Senior Superintendent in the TTPS, who was last assigned to the Anti-Extortion Unit.

Sean Sobers

He is also a member of the UNC’s National Executive, holding the position of Research Officer.

Shivanna Sam

Shivanna Sam is a seasoned Environmental Professional with over 12 years of progressive experience in environmental regulation.

Wilfred Nicholas Morris

He was an Opposition Parliamentary Researcher on Energy Affairs and Parliamentary Procedure for nine years.

Jearlean John

Jearlean John is a dynamic firebrand senator representing our great party in the Upper House, and has served as Deputy Political Leader.