However, Prime Minister Andrew Holness called early elections to ensure a united response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

On the advice of Holness, Governor General Patrick Allen dissolved Parliament on 13 August 2020.

[5] Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2019–2020 dengue fever epidemic, voter turnout was only 38%,[6] the lowest in an election since 1983.

[7] Prior to the election, the Jamaica Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Andrew Holness, formed a majority government.

[13] The People's National Party campaigned for a referendum on removing Queen Elizabeth II as head of state.

[61] PNP leader Phillips did not give a concession speech, but called Holness privately to offer congratulations.

[41] PM Holness was sworn in for a new term by Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen on 7 September 2020.

The ceremony, which was held at King's House, was restricted to 32 people to comply with public health measures.