Barbados Elections 2026: Polling, Voter Turnout, Latest Updates and more

Barbados Elections Update 2026: Adrian Forde MP, Christ Church West Central cast vote, says "exercise constitutional right"

Adrian Forde MP, Christ Church West Central cast his vote and said that the voting process so far is very smooth and nice. He said that people should come out and exercise their rights.

He said that the voter turnout is expected to be high this year and said that he will be looking to get some positive results from the ballot.

MP noted, "It is my constitutional right and I have exercised that as it is important for the democracy."

Barbados Elections Update: Two siblings cast ballot for the first time

Two young siblings cast their ballots at the Barbados Community College (BBC) polling station this morning. Aaliyah Wilkinson described the experience as exciting and said that the voting is important to her.

Her brother, Alex Wilkinson also reflected on the voting process and shared his thoughts after completing the voting process. Voters said that the process at the polling stations were smooth and noted that it will be amazing throughout the day.

Barbados Elections 2026 Update: DLP Candidate for St Michael North East, Jamal Sandiford cast ballot

DLP candidate for St Michael North East, Jamal Sandiford is heartened by the high number of voters exercising their right across the constituency in Barbados General Election 2026. The first time candidate was at the Eunice Gibson Polyclinic in Warrens, personally ensuring the needs of his polling agents are met as they observe today’s proceedings.

He also expressed optimism for his victory at his elections.

He said, "I hope that people will make a right choice. I appeal everybody to come out and vote as you need to right exercise, you are going to make a decision for the government of Barbados.

DLP candidate further added that the DLP is positive for the results of the elections this year as people are supporting them.

Barbados Elections Update 2026: "Voting Process was easy," voter says at the Lodge School

Rhonda Parris, one of the voters cast his ballot and said that the voting process was easy. He said that this is the time to exercise their right as it will help the country to make right choice for their future.

A slow trickle of voters arrived at the Lodge School which is one of the polling stations in the St John constituency to cast their ballots.

Barbados Elections Update 2026: First Time Voter in the St Michael West expresses excitement with voting process

First Time voter Xavier Giles in the St Michael West Constituency shared that the electoral process is very smooth and said that the voting matter to him as a young person. He appealed to the voters to come and out to exercise their right as it is very important to vote in Barbados Elections 2026.

He said, "If you don't vote, you don't have right to point out the work that is being done or not done in the country. So it is important to vote and every candidate has appealed to us that come out, no matter what and vote."

Giles said it was the major reason he came out and vote as now he could complain if something bad happens in the country.

Additionally, early voter Kim Cadogan was at St Leonard's Boy's School from early to cast her ballot, explaining that it is more smoother, quicker and easier in the early hours of the voting process.

Barbados Elections Update 2026: Presiding Officer Ingrid Scott addressed voters in line

Presiding officer Ingrid Scott addressed voters standing in line at the Glebe Polyclinic in St. George North after the official start of the 2026 Barbados Election. She said that they will ensure that the process will run smooth across all constituency.

Early voter turnout is expected to be high as people are progressing to exercise their rights in different constituency.

Barbados Elections Update 2026: Election Commission Officer starts inspection at polling stations

The officers from the Electoral and Boundaries Commission (EBC) were seen checking names o the voters' list the Foundation School as electors arrived to cast their ballots.

Early voters at Faith New Testament Church of God Polling Station in St Philip South were seen waiting to exercise their ballot in the Barbados Elections 2026. People called it a smooth process and said that they are seeking a highest voter turnout this year as people are coming into a big amount.

Lines are also seen building at the Eunice Gibson Polyclinic. A small but steady steam of early morning voters turned up at the EI Bethel Apostolic Church in Fordes Road. Calpham to vote for their next representative.

Barbados Elections 2026: 65-year old cast ballot for the very first time

A 65-year-old cast a ballot for the very first time in Maxwell for Christ Church Constituency. Early voters were out at the Revival Time Assembly in the constituency as the voting for the Barbados Elections 2026 got underway today at 6 am.

Early voters explained the process and said that the process was smooth at the Ricardo Griffith at the St Leonard's Boy's School Polling Station in St Michael West Constituency. He said that he is looking to the voter turnout as there will be interesting contest in his constituency.

Barbados Elections 2026: Early voters appeared on polling stations, expects better turnout

Early voters appeared on several polling stations and expected that there will be better turnout in Barbados Elections 2026. One of the voter noted that it seems there will be a lot of voters this year because this election will determine the government in the office.

He said, "Its' been quite interesting, and as you know my constituency is one that is everybody's watching, so I am also curious to see how it will go." He is from St Philip West and also shared his reason for showing up to cast their ballots in the elections.

Additionally, another voter named Maureen Burgees also talked about the voting process. She was the first in line to cast her vote at the Bayley's Primary polling stating in St Philip North.

She said that so far, she witnessed that people are coming out to vote. She lauded the voter turnout and noted, "We should have a good results here in St Philip North."

She also lauded the smooth process of the voting.

Barbados Elections 2026: Lines formed at Gibson Polyclinic in St Michael

Lines have been formed at the Eunice Gibson Polyclinic which is one of the eight polling stations in the St Michael North East Constituency. People were seen waiting for their turn to exercise their rights in the Barbados Elections 2026.

Just after 6 am, a line has also begun forming at the St. Catherine's Sports Club in Bayfield, St Philip as voters turned out to exercise their adult suffrage. The location is one of the polling stations in the St Philip North constituency, where five candidates are contesting the seat.

Representing the Democratic Labour Party is Simon Clarke; for the Barbados Labour Party, Dr Sonia Browne; for Friends of Democracy, Anya Lorde; for the People’s Coalition for Progress, Nigel Newton; and Independent candidate Wayne Beckles.

Barbados Elections 2026: Polls Begin, Early Voters Gather at Polling Stations

As the election polling has begun in Barbados, early voters gathered at the polling stations across the constituency. Long queues were seen formed outside the stations as people seems to be encouraged to exercise their right in the Barbados Elections 2026.

St. Martin Mangroove Primary School polling station in St Philip West has started preparation ahead of the arrival of the voters.