Antigua and Barbuda Elections Results 2026: ABLP returns to power, wins majority seats

Antigua and Barbuda Elections 2026: ABLP wins for fourth consecutive terms

Gaston Browne has returned to the office as the prime minister for a fourth consecutive term after securing landslide victory in 30 April General Election 2026. Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party secured a majority in the parliament , making it one of the biggest as they swept the polls.

The winning seats by ABLP included: 

St John’s City West: Gaston Browne

St Philip’s North: Randy Baltimore

St John’s City East: Melford Nicholas

St Peter: Rawdon Turner

St Philip South: Kiz Johnson

St John’s Rural North: Charles Fernandez

St John’ City South: Steadroy Benjamin

St. Mary's South - Dwayne George

Barbuda: Trevor Walker

Antigua and Barbuda Election Result 2026: ABLP flip second seat in their favour, Dwayne George wins St. Mary's South seat

Dwayne George of Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party flipped the UPP's seat of St. Mary's South and won the elections with 1002 votes. With this, he secured 52.0% vote share, on the other hand, UPP candidate Kelvin Simon has secured 925 votes, marking 48.0%.

Antigua and Barbuda Elections 2026: ABLP extends gratitude to voters for their belief

The Labour Party extended gratitude to the people of Antigua and Barbuda for their faith in the party and make them win for the fourth consecutive term. They expressed pleasure and said that they are humbled and honoured by their support and confidence.

"Now is the time to move forward together, build on our gains and continue our work on this long journey toward the betterment of our society and the upliftment of our people. From each and every one of us, THANK YOU."

Antigua and Barbuda Election Results 2026: Charles Fernandez declared projected winner for ABLP

Charles Fernandez of Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party secured victory in the election with 1207 seats in St John's Rural North seat. He secured 61.1% voting sharing, on the other hand, UPP's Malaka Parker lost the seat by securing only 338.9% voting share.

She secured only 769 votes.

Antigua and Barbuda Election Results 2026: Steadroy Benjamin declared projected winner for ABLP

Steadroy Benjamin retained his seat in the parliament for ABLP and secured victory in the 30 April general election. He secured clean sweep win with 745 votes from St John's City South, on the other hand, Adrain Williams of UPP secured only 281 votes, marking 27.4% voting share.

Benjamin secured 72.6% voting share in the election.

Antigua and Barbuda Election Results 2026: ABLP is returning to power for fourth consecutive term

Antigua and Barbuda Election Result 2026: As per the Election Commission, all seats are secured by ABLP with huge margin and ABLP is all set to secure landslide victory in the election by winning 16 out of 17 seats.

All seats in Antigua are secured by ABLP, while the one Barbuda seat is secured by BPM's Trevor Walker. Now ABLP is making government and returning to the office for the fourth consecutive term.

Along with that, Prime Minister Gaston Browne is also returning to the power for the fourth consecutive term and will serve as the prime minister for next five more years.

The map shared by election commission showcased dominance of ABLP, outlining their majority shares of votes in every seat of Antigua.

Antigua and Barbuda Election Results 2026: Kiz Johnson declared projected winner for ABLP

ABLP secured victory on its fifth seat in the parliamentary elections of Antigua and Barbuda after Kiz Johnson has been declared projected winner in the St. Philip South. She secured victory with low margin against the incumbent UPP candidate Sherfield Bowen.

Kiz Johnson secured 493 votes, marking 52.6% vote share as she secured the first seat that was earlier won by UPP in the elections for ABLP. Bowen secured 444 votes, marking 47.4% and lost his seat to ABLP.

Antigua and Barbuda Election Results 2026: Rawdon Turner declared projected winner

Rawdon Turner from Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party has been declared projected winner from St. Peter with 961 votes, marking 70.6% voting sharing. On the other hand, George Wehner of United Progressive Party lost his seat to ABLP by securing only 400 votes, marking 29.4 voting sharing.

Now, this is the fourth seat for ABLP in the general election of Antigua and Barbuda as they are securing strong lead in the seats.

Antigua and Barbuda Election Results 2026: Nicholas Holds of ABLP declared projected winner

St. John’s City East has remained in the hands of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP), with Melford Nicholas successfully retaining the constituency in Thursday’s General Elections. Nicholas received the majority of the votes in Thursday’s elections.

Nicholas defeated the United Progressive Party’s (UPP) candidate Pearl Quinn-Williams, securing another term as the parliamentary representative for the closely watched seat.

The constituency had been one of the most keenly contested battlegrounds heading into the polls, following its razor-thin margin in the previous general election, where Nicholas won by just six votes.

Despite strong campaigning from Quinn-Williams, who had expressed confidence in overturning the narrow deficit, voters ultimately returned Nicholas to office, reinforcing the ABLP’s hold on the urban constituency.

Antigua and Barbuda Elections Results 2026: Trevor Walker Declared Projected Winner

Trevor Walker has successfully retained his seat for the Barbuda People’s Movement (BPM), securing over 60% of the votes in the Barbuda constituency in Thursday’s General Elections.

Walker’s victory reaffirms the BPM’s continued dominance on the sister island, as voters once again rallied behind the long-standing representative and his party’s platform.

Antigua and Barbuda Election Result 2026: ABLP is leading in St. George

Michael Freeland of Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party is leading with huge margin of the votes in St. George. On the other hand, Kelton Dalso of UPP is trailing behind in the constituency after the opening of the four ballots.

Freeland of ABLP secured a total of 616 votes after the opening of the four boxes, on the other hand, Dalso secured 308 votes and is trailing behind with huge margin of votes in the constituency.

Antigua and Barbuda Election Results 2026: Randy Baltimore declared projected winner

Randy Baltimore is declared as project winner for ABLP from St. Philip's North. He secured 768 votes, marking 73.1% of the voting share. On the other hand, Alex Browne of UPP secured 282 votes and lost the seat to ABLP, marking 26.9%.

Antigua and Barbuda Election Result 2026: ABLP is leading from St John's City South

Steadroy Benjamin of Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party is leading from St. John's City South with 120 votes after the opening of the first ballot. On the other hand, Adrian Williams secured 65 votes and is trailing behind.

Antigua and Barbuda Election Result 2026: ABLP is leading with 252 votes

Rawdon Turner of Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party is leading with 252 votes in St. Peter constituency with the opening of two boxes. On the other hand, George Whenner is trailing behind with 101 votes in the constituency.

Antigua and Barbuda Election Result 2026: PM Gaston Browne declared as projected winner with 870 votes

Prime Minister Gaston Browne and the leader of ABLP has retained its seat and secured clean sweep victory from St John's City West constituency. He secured 870 votes, marking 79.6% in the seat.

On the other hand, Alister Thomas secured only 223 votes, marking 20.4% of the vote share in the constituency. Now, ABLP leader is declared winner in the live updates.

Antigua and Barbuda Election Results 2026: Dwayne George of ABLP leading from St Mary's South

Dwayne George of Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party is leading in St Mary's South with 157 votes. On the other hand, Kelvin Simon of UPP is trailing behind with 99 votes in the constituency with the opening of the first box.

Antigua and Barbuda Election Results 2026: Randy Baltimore secures extended lead with 573 votes

Randy Baltimore of ABLP is leading from St Philip's North with 573 votes after the opening of four boxes from the constituency. On the other hand, Alex Browne of UPP is trailing behind from the constituency with only 220 votes after the counting of the four ballots in the elections.

Antigua and Barbuda Elections Result 2026: Kiz Nathaniel Johnson of ABLP leading with 105 votes with one box opened

Kiz Nathaniel of Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party is leading with 105 in St Philip's South with the opening of the first box. On the other hand, Sherfield Bowen of is trailing behind with only 96 votes in the constituency.

Antigua and Barbuda Election Results: Daryl Matthew of ABLP leading in St John's Rural South

Daryl Matthew of Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party is leading in St. John's Rural South with 155 votes. On the other hand, Emanuel Peters of UPP is trailing behind with 70 votes in the constituency.

Counting is going on in the constituency, stay tuned to the live updates on Associates Times.

Antigua and Barbuda Election Results 2026: ABLP leading in St Paul with 152 votes with open box opened

EP Chet from Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party secured 152 votes in St. Paul constituency with the opening of the one box. On the other hand, Anz De Freitas of UPP is trailing behind with only 81 votes.

Now, the counting is ongoing.

Antigua and Barbuda Election Results 2026: Tough fight between Jamale Pringle and Newton of ABLP

Jamale Pringle of UPP is giving tough fight to ABLP candidate Lamin Newton as he received 89 votes. On the other hand, ABLP's Newton received 99 votes with the opening of the second boxes.

Counting is going on in the constituency.

Antigua and Barbuda Elections Result 2026: Anthony Smith of ABLP leading in All Saints West

Anthony Smith of ABLP is leading in All Saints West with 137 votes with the opening of the first box from the constituency. On the other hand, Harold Lovell of UPP is trailing behind with 75 votes in the first box.

Now, the voting is still under counting and stay tuned to the live updates.

Antigua and Barbuda Elections Results 2026: Randy Balitmore maintained lead in St Philip North

Randy Baltimore of Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party maintained strong lead in St Philip North with 131 votes, maintaining strong hold after the successful victory in the by election.

On the other hand, Alex Browne of UPP is trailing in the constituency with 30 votes and is still behind with the opening of three boxes of the ballot.

Antigua and Barbuda Election Result 2026: Philmore Benjamin leading from St. Mary's North

Philmore Benjamin from Antigua and Barbuda Labour is leading from St. Mary's North constituency with 107 votes. On the other hand, Jonathan Joseph is trailing behind in the constituency with 68 votes in the early trends.

As of now, only one box has been opened in the constituency. Now, other trends are coming in and you need to stay tuned to Associates Times.

Antigua and Barbuda Election Results 2026: Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle trailing behind with 94 votes

Jamale Pringle, leader of Opposition and the United Progressive Party (UPP) is trailing behind in All Saints East and St. Luke constituency. He received 94 votes with the opening of one box.

On the other hand, the candidate of ABLP is leading in the constituency with 141 votes and is moving towards the victory as per the early trends.

Antigua and Barbuda Election Live 2026: Melford Nicholas Extends Lead in St. John’s City East After Box 2

Updated results from St. John’s City East shows ABLP candidate Melford Nicholas maintaining and extending his lead after the second box has been counted. Latest figures from Box 2 indicate Nicholas with 123 votes, ahead of UPP candidate Pearl Quinn-Williams, who has recorded 59 votes.

The voting is continued in Antigua and Barbuda. Stay tuned to the live updates.

Antigua and Barbuda Election Results 2026: ABLP leading in St John's Rural North with 157 votes

Charles Fernandez is leading with 157 votes with one box opened from St. John's Rural North. On the other hand, Malaka Parker is trailing behind with only 94 votes from the constituency.

Other results are coming soon with new trends and new unboxing of the boxes.

Antigua and Barbuda Election Results 2026: Maria Browne leading from St John's Rural East

Maria Browne of Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party is leading with 172 votes from St John's Rural East in the election. She received 69.4% of the votes with one box opened and other boxes are yet to be opened.

Ashworth Azille of UPP is trailing behind with 76 votes from the constituency and received 30.6% votes. As of now, the result on other ballot is coming.

Antigua and Barbuda Election Results: Randy Baltimore of ABLP leading with 164 votes

Early results from St. Phillip North shows ABLP candidate Randy Baltimore taking a strong lead as counting begins. Initial figures from the first box indicate Baltimore with 164 votes and he stands ahead of UPP candidate Alex Browne who is trailing behind with 78 votes.

These are early results with more boxes yet to be counted and the overall outcome will become clearer as counting continues.

Antigua and Barbuda Elections Update 2026: ABLP trailing in Barbuda with 37.9%

Kendra Beazer of Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party is trailing from Barbuda as the first ballot opened. He received 78 votes, marking 37.9% votes. On the other hand, Trevor Walker of BPM received 128 votes and is leading from the constituency in the election.

He received 62.1% from the constituency as of now.

Antigua and Barbuda Election Results: ABLP leading from St. John's City West

Melford Nicholas from Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party is leading from St John's City West with 89 votes after the opening of the one box. On the other hand, Pearl Quinn Williams from the UPP is trailing behind with only 35 votes in the constituency.

ABLP received 71.8% of the votes as of now, while 28.2 votes were given to UPP from the seat. Now, the counting is on.

Antigua and Barbuda Results 2026: Gaston Browne leading from St John's City West with one box opened

Prime Minister Gaston Browne was leading in the opening trends of the general elections of Antigua and Barbuda with 136 votes as one box opened. On the other hand, Alister Thomas from the United Progressive Party is trailing behind in the constituency with only 33 votes.

Browne as of now got 80.5% of the votes and looking for the landslide victory from the seat, while Thomas secured only 19.5% of the votes.

Antigua and Barbuda Elections 2026: OAS Mission analysis election campaign

The Chief of the Mission Maricarmen Plata reports a calm and a steady flow of voters across the country during the first half of Election Day.

He noted that the process is unfolding in an orderly manner and encourages all citizens to continue exercising their right to vote. A first report with findings and recommendations will be issued in the coming days.

Antigua and Barbuda Election 2026: Voting Activities reported in St. John's City

According to major reports, St John’s City West was abuzz with voting activity starting from early in the morning. Now, the afternoon crowd is beginning to arrive, in a bid to have their voices heard.

People are coming out of their homes and exercise their democratic rights.

Antigua and Barbuda Elections 2026: Anthony Smith Junior cast his ballot

Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party candidate for All Saints West, Anthony Smith Junior, has cast his ballot this afternoon at the Sea View Farm Primary School.

He spoke with media immediately after casting vote and expressed happiness. "We've seen some early turnout, so we're hoping that all our people get out there to vote."

Junior added that maybe that's a good thing because we're hoping that you know the party will win this election. Some stations early voting will case was pretty early.

"You feel had very people when I went there and see not a very steady turnout early this morning. Everything has kind of died off now, but all this morning people hanging up to go vote. If an elector, what is the plan? I have not thought about that as yet. I will always be a community advocate, "he added.

Antigua and Barbuda Elections 2026: Election Commission outlines process

The Election Commission of Antigua and Barbuda added that the voters are being reminded that they are required to submerge the right index finger in the electoral ink to complete the voting process.

The voter process will run through 6 pm EST and voters are encouraged to vote to exercise their voting right.

Antigua and Barbuda Elections 2026: UPP candidate cast ballot

St. George UPP candidate Kelton Dalso and his wife Kawyna have made their voices heard at the polls. They asked the voters to come out and exercise their right in the general elections of Antigua and Barbuda 2026.

Both of them expressed happiness with voter turnout and urged people in high numbers to vote for their rights.

Antigua and Barbuda Elections 2026: Commonwealth Observers analysing situation

Commonwealth Election Observers are on site and they noted that they are keeping a close watch on today's electoral process.

Their role is to independently assess whether the vote is being conducted in accordance with the country's laws and international democratic standards. They are observing polling stations, speaking with election officials, and scrutinizing the counting process before delivering a formal report on the integrity of the elections.

Antigua and Barbuda Elections 2026: Jamale Pringle cast his vote

Opposition leader from United Progressive Party, Jamale Pringle cast his vote at his polling stations. He said that they are positive about the result and urged the people to come out of their houses and vote for the betterment of Antigua and Barbuda.

"Voting is very very important as this is the future of Antigua and Barbuda and I encourage eligible voters to come out and exercise their right. We would have heard of many issues and the real voice is to vote, "said the opposition leader.

He encouraged people to come as voting is very important in which the people of Antigua and Barbuda elect a government and individual who will continue to work in the interest of country.

"And I trust that the organization that I've put down a solid argument as to why us and no one else, and it's up to the people to vote for the future that they want. "

Antigua and Barbuda Elections 2026: Voters without ID cards can also vote

Persons who did not renew or replace their voter identification cards ahead of election day can still cast their ballots today under a special process outlined by the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission.

Speaking on Pointe TV on Thursday morning, ABEC Public Relations Officer Elisa Graham said there is “still hope” for voters who may have been concerned they would be unable to participate.

Graham explained that individuals without a valid voter ID can go to any registration unit, which are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and begin the replacement process on the spot.

Electors are required to take a passport-sized photograph and complete the necessary paperwork. Once this is done, they will be issued a special identification card that allows them to vote immediately.

Antigua and Barbuda Elections 2026: PM Browne, Maria Browne and ABLP Candidate for St John's Rural North cast vote

Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Maria Browne arrive at the polls in St. John’s Rural North to exercise their democratic right. They were accompanied by Charles “Max” Fernandez who is ABLP Candidate for St. John’s Rural North.

They urged the voters to come out and vote to exercise their right on the voting day as it is the chance to choose better for their futures.

Antigua and Barbuda Elections 2026: Slow pace at polling stations

Polling stations in St John’s City East have seen a slow pace almost three hours into Election Day. Early turnout is not looking very promising at the polling stations as people are not turning out into high numbers.

Stay tuned for the live updates on Associates Times.

Antigua and Barbuda Elections 2026: Two hours into voting, steady turnout

Two hours into voting in the 2026 general elections and it’s been a steady turn out in the St John’s City West Constituency. People are coming but the voter turnout is turning into huge numbers, as per the ground reports.

Antigua and Barbuda Elections Update 2026: Commonwealth Observers Deployed Across Constituencies

Commonwealth observers have been deployed across Antigua and Barbuda to monitor preparations ahead of Thursday’s general election, as part of efforts to ensure transparency and credibility in the electoral process.

The observer mission is being led by former Foreign Affairs Minister of Botswana, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi, who is serving as Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group.

Venson-Moitoi and her team have been visiting polling stations and counting centres across the country to assess readiness ahead of the April 30 vote.

The deployment forms part of a broader international observation effort, with teams tasked with evaluating pre-election conditions and the conduct of the poll in line with democratic standards.

Antigua and Barbuda Elections 2026: Long lines formed outside polling stations

Long lines have been formed outside the polling stations of Antigua and Barbuda for the elections. People are coming out to vote and exercise their democratic right in the snap polls.

Leaders have urged the public to come out of their homes and make it a successful day of the voting. They said that this is their day and this is the right time to enhance their rights.

Antigua and Barbuda Elections Update 2026: Voting underway in south, east to west

From north to south and east to west, Antiguans and Barbudans are making their voices heard. Voting is well underway across the island as Election Day continues to unfold.

It has showcased positive signs for the election as it will enhance the voter turnout in the communities across the 17 constituencies.

Antigua and Barbuda Elections 2026 Update: Quiet and steady start in the early polling

There is a quiet and steady start in the elections of Antigua and Barbuda as per the ground report. People are coming out and voting at the polling stations but it will be the positive outcome at the upcoming day, as per the ground report.

Antigua and Barbuda Elections 2026 Update: ABLP candidate Michael Joseph expresses confident in voters

Out on the streets of St. John’s Rural West, we spoke with the constituency’s ABLP candidate Michael Joseph, who said he feels confident as voters head to the polls. He said that the voter turnout is coming out good as it will help the party to get their strong hold in the constituencies.

In addition to that, he said that they are happy that people are coming out of their houses to cast their right.

Antigua and Barbuda Elections Update 2026: PM Gaston Browne cast his ballot, urges voters to come out

PM Gaston Browne arrived and cast his ballot in the general elections of Antigua and Barbuda. He shared positive signals for his party and said that they will return to the office for third consecutive term.

He urged the voters to come out and said that this is their day and they must come out and vote to exercise their right.

Antigua and Barbuda Elections Update 2026: St John's Rural West candidate Joseph cast vote

St. John’s Rural West ABLP candidate Michael Joseph was present at Greenbay Primary School on Election Day, observing proceedings as voters turned out to cast their ballots.

He said that people are coming in high numbers and also asked the citizens to cast their ballot as this is their day.

Antigua and Barbuda Elections Update: Early voter turnout showing positive signs

Early voter turnout at several polling stations are showcasing positive signs in Antigua and Barbuda General Elections 2026. The lines outside the communities has made the voters excited about the day as the things are getting nice around the voter stations.

Elections Update 2026: Voter turnout increasing in Barbuda

As the elections have kickstarted in Antigua and Barbuda, voter turnout to be great in Barbuda. People are arriving at different polling stations to cast their vote and exercise their democratic right.

Antigua and Barbuda Live Update 2026: Voters lined up at polling stations to cast vote

Voters are arriving at different polling stations in different schools of the communities as people are coming to cast their right to vote in the general election of Antigua and Barbuda.

The reports of the lines came from the stations including Potters Primary, Newsfield Primary, Willikies Primary, Sir Novels Academy and others. Now, the voter turnout is considered reasonable as per the lining of the people.

Antigua and Barbuda Elections Update 2026: Early voters arrive to vote, voting finally starts

Early voters are arriving at the polling stations in their communities to vote in the general elections of Antigua and Barbuda. People are expressing their views on voter turnout and added that this is going to be great turnout as of now.

In addition to that, Ballot Boxes also arrived at the stations as the voters head to polls on Election Day.

Along with that, Chairman of the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission,

Ambassador Arthur G.B Thomas encourages eligible voters to go out and excersise their franchise as voting is on the way in the 190 polling stations across Antigua and Barbuda!