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Antigua and Barbuda’s ballot-counting process for general elections is poised for transformation.<\/p>

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Newly-appointed Supervisor of Elections, Ian S Hughes, aims to streamline the process to expedite result announcements.<\/p>\n

Hughes cited the success of counting ballots at polling stations in other Caribbean nations, leading to results within hours of polls closing.<\/p>

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He advocated for adopting this method in Antigua and Barbuda, which would require legislative adjustments.<\/p>

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The notion of electronic voting was also discussed, pending public consultations and political party involvement.<\/p>\n

Currently, only Antigua and Barbuda and St. Kitts transport ballot boxes centrally for counting, a practice Hughes seeks to modernize.(Observer)<\/strong><\/p>

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