Antigua and Barbuda: More than 61,000 voters go to the polls to renew the House of Representatives

Published at: 30/04/2026 12:07 PM

More than 61,800 voters are called to the polls this Thursday in Antigua and Barbuda to elect new members of the House of Representatives in its 17 constituencies. The electoral process is being carried out under the observation of the international community and will define the political course of the Caribbean country for the next legislative term.

In this contest, the ruling Labor Party of Antigua and Barbuda (ABLP), the United Progressive Party (UPP) and the People's Movement of Barbuda (BPM) are mainly measured.

The current Prime Minister, Gaston Browne, leader of the ABLP, seeks to revalidate his parliamentary majority by competing directly for the constituency of St. John's City West. For its part, the opposition UPP, led by Jamale Pringle, comes to these elections with the challenge of increasing its current six seats in the midst of a complex political scenario. In addition, the BPM, headed by Trevor Walker, aspires to maintain its historical representation and defense of local interests on the island of Barbuda.

Although Browne's term originally ended in 2028, the nation's current parliamentary system empowers the prime minister to advance the call to the polls. In exercise of this prerogative, the president requested the dissolution of Parliament in early April and announced the holding of this election day for the 30th of this month. The decision to bring forward the vote has set the pace of a campaign focused on economic stability and social reforms.

The day runs normally in authorized voting centers throughout the archipelago, where the final results are expected to be announced in the next few hours.

These elections are decisive for the country's governance, since the party that achieves a majority in the House of Representatives will be responsible for appointing the head of government. The electoral authorities have urged citizens to participate massively to strengthen the island's democratic institutions.

Mazo News Team