As Saint Lucia approaches its upcoming general election, allegations of voter list manipulation have reignited concerns over the island’s electoral integrity. The controversy emerged after United Workers Party candidate Elisha Norbert claimed that names of living party supporters were erroneously listed among the deceased. The Electoral Department, led by Chief Elections Officer Herman St Helen, has refuted these allegations, emphasizing their verification process involving funeral homes and obituaries. However, the dispute has intensified scrutiny on the nation’s voter verification system. House Speaker Claudius Francis has called for stricter checks, sharing his personal experience of mistaken identity due to shared names and lifestyle details. Francis, a former Electoral Commissioner, acknowledged the complexity of implementing a foolproof verification system and highlighted the need for election observers, a concern he raised as early as 2001. Saint Lucia’s legislation clearly defines election procedures and criminalizes voter fraud, including bribery, treating, undue influence, and personation. Penalties for such offenses include losing voting rights for seven years, disqualification from parliamentary candidacy, and fines up to $1,000 or a year in prison for ballot tampering. Despite these measures, recent anonymous blog accusations of voter payments and unanswered interview requests to St Helen have fueled public skepticism. With the next general election imminent, the debate over electoral transparency and accountability continues to dominate the political landscape.