Leonardo Lightbourne

Leonardo Lightbourne
Member of the Parliament of the Bahamas for North Andros
North Andros and Berry Islands (2021–2026)
Incumbent
Assumed office
16 September 2021
Preceded byCarlton Bowleg Jr.
Personal details
PartyProgressive Liberal Party
EducationLiberty University

Leonardo "Leo" D. Lightbourne is a Bahamian politician from the Progressive Liberal Party.

Education

Lightbourne attended Mangrove Cay High School and Marshalltown Community College in Marshalltown, Iowa. He then earned a full basketball scholarship to Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, and played on the school's NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division I team.

Career

Before entering politics, he was an elite basketball player and businessman. In the 2021 Bahamian general election, he was elected in North Andros and Berry Islands.

In the 2026 Bahamian general election, Lightbourne was a candidate in the newly created North Andros constituency.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Guardian, The Nassau (2021-04-27). "Former professional athlete ventures into politics". The Nassau Guardian. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
  2. ↑ "Miller addresses environmental concerns at Berry Islands town hall meeting". The Nassau Guardian. 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
  3. ↑ Babb, Kaitlyn (2026-01-13). "Lightbourne seeking renomination for North Andros". The Nassau Guardian. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
  4. ↑ Knowles, Kendeno (2026-01-13). "Race Takes Shape As MP's Signal 2026 Intent". Our News. Retrieved 2026-03-16.

See also