As the upcoming Roseau North by-election moves into its final stretch, Dominica Labour Party candidate Ashma McDougall has made a public call to all eligible voters in the constituency, urging them to complete the critical pre-voting step of verifying their voter registration status to guarantee their voices are counted on polling day. McDougall shared her remarks in a recent interview with Dominica’s state-owned media outlet, DBS Radio.
During the conversation, the candidate opened up about her experience on the campaign trail, highlighting the warm reception she has received from residents across Roseau North’s communities. “Every day, I go door-to-door, moving between neighborhoods and speaking with voters from all walks of life, and I leave every interaction feeling incredibly grateful,” she said. “The open conversations I’ve had with constituents, and the trust they have extended to me throughout this campaign, have been far more encouraging than I ever expected.”
Each conversation and exchange of policy ideas with local residents, McDougall noted, has only deepened her confidence in the Roseau North constituency’s untapped potential for growth and progress. With election day quickly approaching, she emphasized that checking registration status is a small but vital action that every eligible voter should prioritize ahead of the vote.
“Your vote is your voice, and that voice holds the power to shape the future of every community across Roseau North,” McDougall explained. Beyond confirming registration, she also called on residents to turn out in force on election day, framing the vote as more than a choice between candidates. “This isn’t just about picking one person for office—it’s about choosing the kind of representation you deserve, the kind that will push Roseau North forward toward shared progress,” she said. “Vote for leadership that actually listens to you, vote for the values that matter to our community, vote for someone you can trust to deliver for Roseau North.”
McDougall also pushed back against the often-personal nature of modern political campaigning, making clear that her bid for office has never centered on her own ambition. “For me, this campaign has never been about one individual,” she said. “I don’t waste time engaging with personal insults or trading attacks with other candidates. This race is about our community, it’s about our constituency, and most importantly, it’s about building a shared collective vision for the future of Roseau North.”