sentences:  The United Workers' Party lost one seat, one independent candidate was elected, whilst the Dominica Freedom Party lost both its seats.It was the first election in 35 years where the Dominica Freedom Party—the governing party of Eugenia Charles from 1980 to 1995—did not win any seats.Prime Minister Skerrit announced that the day after the election would be a national holiday and called for Dominica to unite behind the government after the elections.