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Senator Johnathon Joseph has expressed confidence that St Mary\u2019s North will be won by the United Progressive Party(UPP) in the April 30 general election.<\/p>

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Speaking at the party\u2019s campaign launch, Mr Joseph said he believed the constituency was \u201ccoming home\u201d to the UPP, pointing to three years of canvassing and community engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m pretty confident,\u201d he said. \u201cSt Mary\u2019s North is coming home under the column of the United Progressive Party.\u201d<\/p>

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Mr Joseph said his campaign had focused on listening to residents and understanding their priorities. \u201cIt\u2019s their community\u2026 they know the kind of community that they want to see,\u201d he added.<\/p>

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He said his long-standing ties to the area, including growing up in Jennings, had helped him connect with voters. \u201cTheir struggles are my struggles, their concerns are my concerns,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr Joseph is contesting the seat against Philmore Benjamin of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP), who was recently selected to replace retiring MP Sir Molwyn Joseph.<\/p>

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He described the race as competitive but said success would depend on maintaining strong connections with constituents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the final weeks of campaigning, Mr Joseph said he would continue meeting voters and encouraging participation in the electoral process.<\/p>

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\u201cExercise your democratic right\u2026 and select a representative who will listen and speak on your behalf,\u201d he said.<\/p>

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Senator Johnathon Joseph has expressed confidence that St Mary\u2019s North will be won by the United Progressive Party(UPP) in the April 30 general election. 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