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Polling stations in the St Peter constituency closed at 6:00 PM today, marking the end of a day-long by-election that saw a steady stream of voters turning out to cast their ballots. Those already in line will be allowed to cast their ballots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next critical phase of the process\u2014vote counting\u2014is set to commence shortly, with election officials ensuring all protocols are in place.<\/p>

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The counting will take place at the Parham Primary School.<\/p>

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Residents of St Peter turned out steadily throughout the day, with no major incidents reported at the polling stations. Election officials praised the efficiency of the process, citing the orderly conduct of voters and the commitment of the electoral staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over 4600 electors are registered to vote in the by election which arose following the murder of former MP Asot Michael in November.<\/p>

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As ballots are transported to the counting center from the 11 polling stations, party agents and independent observers are preparing to oversee the tallying process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both Rawdon Turner of the Antigua Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) and George Wehner of the United Progressive Party (UPP) have expressed confidence in their campaigns as the vote counting gets underway.<\/p>

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The results of this by-election are expected to be closely watched, with significant implications for the political landscape of St Peter and Antigua and Barbuda. All eyes now turn to the counting centers as the constituency awaits its next representative.<\/p>

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