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ST. JOHN\u2019S, Antigua \u2014 More than 30,000 applications for replacement voter identification cards have been recorded so far this year, with a sharp increase in activity during March and early April, according to the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission\u2019s latest report.<\/p>

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The commission\u2019s data shows a cumulative total of 30,303 applications, with 6,952 processed in April alone up to mid-month. March accounted for a significant portion of the surge, recording 4,168 applications, compared with 508 in February and 355 in January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weekly figures for April highlight sustained demand, with 1,077 applications in the first week, rising to 2,894 in the second week, and 2,981 in the third week.<\/p>

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Among constituencies, St. Peter stands out with the highest completion rate at 89%, followed by Barbuda (77%), St. Philip North (75%), and St. Philip South (72%). In contrast, several urban constituencies, including St. John\u2019s City West, City South, and Rural West, remain below 60% completion.<\/p>

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The largest volume of applications has been recorded in St. George (2,862), All Saints West (2,646), and St. John\u2019s Rural West (2,585), reflecting strong turnout in both rural and semi-urban areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The report tracks replacement cards issued as part of the ongoing voter ID renewal process ahead of the general election. The data suggests growing public engagement, particularly following the spike observed in March, which has carried into April.<\/p>

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Electoral officials have continued to encourage voters to collect their cards and ensure they are properly registered ahead of polling day.<\/p>\n

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ST. JOHN\u2019S, Antigua \u2014 More than 30,000 applications for replacement voter identification cards have been recorded so far this year, with a sharp increase in activity during March and early April, according to the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission\u2019s latest report. 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