The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) has claimed a decisive victory in the St. Philip North by-election, with preliminary results confirming candidate Randy Baltimore’s commanding lead. The electoral contest was called following the retirement of the constituency’s longstanding representative, Sir Robin Yearwood.
United Progressive Party (UPP) contender Alex Browne formally acknowledged his defeat in a post-election address to his supporters. Having resigned from his Senate position to pursue the parliamentary seat, Browne expressed his appreciation for the backing he received throughout the campaign. “Thank you for your continued support. The work continues, my brothers and sisters,” he stated shortly after the results became evident.
Electoral data indicated Baltimore’s insurmountable advantage with one ballot box still awaiting tallying, signaling a clear electoral mandate for the ABLP candidate. This by-election outcome is anticipated to influence the political equilibrium within the constituency previously held by a veteran parliamentarian. The transition marks a significant moment in the region’s political landscape, reflecting voter sentiment in the post-Yearwood era.