In a decisive display of enduring voter confidence during Antigua and Barbuda’s general election held on Thursday, incumbent candidate Sir Steadroy “Cutie” Benjamin of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) successfully retained his seat for the St John’s City South constituency, securing a commanding majority of the vote against his challenger from the main opposition United Progressive Party (UPP).
With 88% of all ballots counted as of the latest official update, election officials have recorded 854 votes in favor of Sir Steadroy, compared to just 337 votes cast for UPP challenger Adrian Williams. A total of 43 ballots were rejected during the counting process for failing to meet election validity requirements. Calculations based on the released figures show that Sir Steadroy captured 72.6% of valid votes, a margin that reflects the deep-rooted, long-term support he has built among constituents over his tenure in office.
Thursday’s general election, which saw voters across the nation cast ballots to select their parliamentary representatives, delivered a clear mandate for Sir Steadroy in his constituency. The landslide result not only cements his political standing in St John’s City South but also signals that his track record of representation has resonated strongly with local residents, who turned out to reaffirm their support for the ABLP incumbent.