2023 St. Mary's South by-election

On October 24, 2023, a by-election will be conducted in the Antiguan seat of St. Mary's South in response to the resignation of Kelvin Simon, the sitting UPP member of parliament, due to challenges to his candidacy. It will be Antigua and Barbuda's second election since Prime Minister Gaston Browne emerged victorious in the country's general election in 2023 with a narrow win.

2023 St. Mary's South by-election
October 24, 2023 (2023-10-24)
 
Candidate Kelvin Simon Dwayne George Andrew Antonio
Party UPP ABLP DNA

The election was won by the UPP.[1] This was the first by-election held outside of Barbuda since independence in 1981.[2]

Background

After the Labour Party contested the results of the 2023 Antiguan general election in St. Mary's South, Kevin Simon MP resigned from the seat to trigger a by-election. This was due to concerns of Simon being unduly nominated.[3] The date of the by-election has yet to be determined.[4] On 27 July 2023, the Labour Party candidate, Samantha Marshall, withdrew from the by-election, and future[5] senator Dwayne George was chosen as her replacement instead.[6] It has been expected that the by-election will generate significant interest across the Caribbean region.[7]

The election date was announced on 30 September 2023 in Urlings. The date is 24 October 2023.[8][9] The writ of by-election was given by Governor-General Rodney Williams on 2 October 2023.[10]

Candidates
Candidate name Political party Candidate village Reference
Andrew Antonio DNA Bolans [11]
Dwayne George ABLP Bolans [12]
Kelvin Simon UPP Bolans [13]

Polling divisions

[14]

Polling division Primary villages
"A" Bolans (incl. Jolly Harbour)
"B" Crabs Hill and Johnsons Point
"C" Urlings

References
  1. http://www.abec.gov.ag/sms/
  2. https://antiguaobserver.com/shugy-wins-his-double-or-nothing-by-election-gamble/
  3. jordan (2023-06-07). "MP Kelvin 'Shugy' Simon Resigns to Take St. Mary's South Seat Back to the People's Court". Antigua News Room. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  4. "Government Allocates Funds for St. Mary's South By-Elections; Date Yet to be Determined". Antigua News Room. 2023-07-14. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  5. jordan (2023-08-04). "Newly Sworn-In Senator Dwayne George Vows to Serve the People of St. Mary's South Constituency". Antigua News Room. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  6. "Samantha Marshall Withdraws as Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party Candidate for St. Mary's South". Antigua News Room. 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  7. jordan (2023-08-17). "Wickham Forecasts Regional Interest in St. Mary's South By-Election". Antigua News Room. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  8. jordan (2023-10-01). "St Mary's South By-Election Set for October 24". Antigua News Room. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  9. "Notice of by-election" (PDF).
  10. "Writ of by-election" (PDF).
  11. "Statement of Persons Nominated (Andrew Antonio)" (PDF).
  12. "Statement of Persons Nominated (Dwayne George)" (PDF).
  13. "Statement of Persons Nominated (Kelvin Simon)" (PDF).
  14. "St. Mary's South Polling Stations".
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