[1] The ruling Democratic Labour Party was re-elected with a reduced majority, winning 16 of the 30 seats in the House of Assembly.

[2] According to the Constitution of Barbados, elections must take place no longer than every five years from the first sitting of Parliament.

[4] After the dissolution of Parliament, the Governor-General of Barbados, on behalf of the Crown in Right of Barbados, must issue a writ for a general election for members to the House of Assembly and for appointment of Senators to the Senate within 90 days.

[5] The election and nomination dates were announced by Prime Minister Freundel Stuart on 29 January 2013.

The nomination deadline for candidates to register was scheduled for 6 February 2013.