History of the Democratic Alliance (South Africa) Electoral results Electoral results

| Election | Party_name | Total_votes | Share_of_votes | Seats | Share_of_seats | Party_Leaders | Notes_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Progressive Federal Party | 288579 | 13.9% | 20 | 11.2% | Colin Eglin | NP victory; PFP loses official opposition status to Conservative Party |
| 1989 | Democratic Party | 431444 | 20.0% | 34 | 19.1% | Zach de Beer, Denis Worrall and Wynand Malan | NP victory |