{"id":188858,"date":"2023-10-23T07:32:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T11:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=188858"},"modified":"2023-10-23T07:32:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T11:32:01","slug":"st-marys-south-constituency-prepares-for-hotly-contested-by-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/st-marys-south-constituency-prepares-for-hotly-contested-by-election\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Mary’s South Constituency Prepares for Hotly Contested By-Election"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The upcoming St Mary\u2019s South Constituency by-election has garnered attention from pollsters and political analysts.<\/p>

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The candidates include Dwyane George from the Antigua Labour Party, Kelvin \u2018Shugy\u2019 Simon of the United Progressive Party, and Andrew Antonio of the Democratic National Alliance.<\/p>\n

Nigel Bascus of the Missing Link-Voice of the People failed to meet the nomination requirements.<\/p>

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Scheduled for Tuesday, the by-election is expected to be closely contested. Pollster Peter Wickham emphasizes its importance, stating that George must outperform his predecessor, Senator Samantha Marshall, to secure victory.<\/p>

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This analysis underscores the election’s significance and its potential far-reaching political implications.<\/p>\n

The contest between George, Simon, and Antonio is closely scrutinized by political insiders and analysts due to its potential impact.<\/p>

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Wickham suggests that Simon must replicate his previous performance to retain the constituency’s support, while George faces the challenge of persuading voters to choose differently.<\/p>\n

Kelvin ‘Shugy’ Simon’s previous victory led to the by-election, marked by a 199-vote margin, a significant moment for the United Progressive Party.<\/p>

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A legal dispute over his eligibility necessitated the by-election, triggered by his resignation as the Parliamentary Representative of St Mary’s South, following allegations of failing to resign as a civil servant before his nomination.<\/p>

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The upcoming St Mary\u2019s South Constituency by-election has garnered attention from pollsters and political analysts. The candidates include Dwyane George from the Antigua Labour Party, Kelvin \u2018Shugy\u2019 Simon of the United Progressive Party, and Andrew Antonio of the Democratic National Alliance. 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