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Thousands of voters moved to update or secure their identification in the final week of March following the Prime Minister\u2019s indication that a general election could be called within 90 days, according to new data from the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Commission recorded 2,270 replacement voter ID applications<\/strong> and 507 new registrations<\/strong> between March 23 and 28, reflecting a surge in activity as the election timeline sharpens.<\/p>

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Updated cumulative figures show that 22,700 total applications<\/strong> have been processed so far, with 3,517 recorded in March alone<\/strong>, highlighting a sustained increase in voter engagement throughout the month.<\/p>

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The latest report indicates that several constituencies are approaching the halfway mark in re-registration. All Saints West, St. Mary\u2019s South, and St. Paul<\/strong> are among areas nearing 48% completion<\/strong>, while St. Peter leads nationally at 80%<\/strong>, followed by St. Philip North (71%) and Barbuda (72%)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By contrast, more densely populated constituencies, including St. John\u2019s Rural West (40%) and St. Mary\u2019s North (39%)<\/strong>, remain below the national pace.<\/p>

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The weekly breakdown also shows the sharpest activity occurred early in the reporting period, with daily replacement applications peaking at 471 on March 23<\/strong> before tapering off by the end of the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The figures underscore a growing urgency among voters to complete the re-registration process as the country moves closer to a general election, with electoral officials continuing to urge eligible voters to update their records in time.<\/p>

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Thousands Register in Final Week Following Election Teaser Thousands of voters moved to update or secure their identification in the final week of March following the Prime Minister\u2019s indication that a general election could be called within 90 days, according to new data from the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission. 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