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Algernon \u201cSerpent\u201d Watts is victorious in St. George, defeating Dean Jonas to take the seat for the United Progressive Party (UPP).<\/p>

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He told reporters that \u201ca robust opposition\u201d awaits the incumbent Antigua Barbuda Labour Party administration following Wednesday\u2019s election.<\/p>\n

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Algernon Watts is declared the winner in St.George!<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Watts- 2146<\/strong><\/div>\n
Jonas- 2005<\/strong><\/div>\n
Quinland- 54<\/strong><\/div>\n
Rejected – 19<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Algernon \u201cSerpent\u201d Watts is victorious in St. George, defeating Dean Jonas to take the seat for the United Progressive Party (UPP). He told reporters that \u201ca robust opposition\u201d awaits the incumbent Antigua Barbuda Labour Party administration following Wednesday\u2019s election. Algernon Watts is declared the winner in St.George! 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