In a resounding electoral triumph, Randy Baltimore of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) has captured the St. Philip North parliamentary seat through a decisive by-election victory. The conclusive results, finalized after the tallying of all seven ballot boxes, reveal a commanding mandate for the ABLP candidate.
The final polling division at Newfield Primary School cemented Baltimore’s lead, contributing 149 votes to his total against 42 for his opponent, Alex Browne of the United Progressive Party (UPP), with one ballot rejected. This brought the definitive count to 924 votes for Baltimore versus 407 for Browne, establishing a dominant victory margin of over two-to-one.
This electoral contest was necessitated by the retirement of political stalwart Sir Robin Yearwood, who concluded his distinguished parliamentary service spanning approximately fifty years representing the constituency. The transition marks a significant generational shift in St. Philip North’s political representation while maintaining continuity in party alignment.
Baltimore’s victory ensures the ABLP maintains its stronghold in the constituency, with the newly elected representative poised to assume his legislative duties in Parliament. The electoral outcome demonstrates continued voter confidence in the governing party’s direction and provides fresh momentum for the ABLP’s political agenda.
The comprehensive nature of Baltimore’s victory, evident from early counting trends that showed an insurmountable lead after six boxes, suggests strong constituency support for the ABLP’s platform and candidate selection process.