A newly circulating video posted across social media platforms has formally launched Daniel “Danny” Lugay’s bid for the vacant parliamentary seat in Dominica’s Roseau North Constituency, marking the first public step in what is set to be a competitive local by-election race.
Lugay, who is running under the banner of the United Workers Party (UWP), one of the country’s main opposition political groups, confirmed in the footage that his party will fully comply with constitutional requirements to participate in the upcoming vote. The announcement comes after the seat was left vacant following an unplanned departure, triggering the mandatory by-election process outlined in the nation’s electoral laws.
Since the video was shared, it has quickly gained traction among local constituents, with many political observers noting that the campaign is already focusing on connecting with grassroots voters through digital outreach, a strategy that has grown increasingly popular for Caribbean political candidates in recent election cycles. Lugay’s team has indicated that additional campaign events, including in-person town halls and policy announcements focused on local infrastructure, community development, and economic opportunity for Roseau North residents, will be rolled out in the coming weeks leading up to polling day.