{"id":191811,"date":"2023-12-08T18:21:41","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T22:21:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=191811"},"modified":"2023-12-08T19:02:05","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T23:02:05","slug":"ablp-voters-in-rural-west-are-voting-for-a-new-representative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/ablp-voters-in-rural-west-are-voting-for-a-new-representative\/","title":{"rendered":"ABLP members in Rural West are voting for a new representative"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ABLP Primary Election Draws Strong Voter Turnout in St. John\u2019s Rural West<\/strong><\/p>

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Date: December 8, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n

St. John\u2019s Rural West, Antigua and Barbuda<\/em><\/p>

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Primary voters in St. John\u2019s Rural West turned out in impressive numbers today for the Antigua & Barbuda Labour Party’s (ABLP) primary election.<\/p>

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The event, scheduled for December 8, is a pivotal step in determining the party’s candidate for the St. John\u2019s Rural West constituency in the upcoming elections.<\/p>\n

Five ambitious individuals\u2014Shawn Benjamin, Russhell Ellis, Michael Joseph, Aziza Lake, and Kevin Morgan\u2014have thrown their hats into the political ring, each vying for the opportunity to represent the ABLP in the St. John\u2019s Rural West constituency.<\/p>

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The primary election is being held at the Multi-Purpose Cultural Centre, a central location ensuring accessibility for voters.<\/p>\n

The strong voter turnout observed during this primary election underscores the enthusiasm and active participation of ABLP members in shaping the party’s future in St. John\u2019s Rural West.<\/p>

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ABLP Primary Election Draws Strong Voter Turnout in St. John\u2019s Rural West Date: December 8, 2023 St. John\u2019s Rural West, Antigua and Barbuda Primary voters in St. John\u2019s Rural West turned out in impressive numbers today for the Antigua & Barbuda Labour Party’s (ABLP) primary election. 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