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ABLP\u2019s Maria Bird Browne has retained St John\u2019s Rural East, defeating UPP candidate Ashworth Azille in Thursday\u2019s General Elections.<\/p>

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Her victory reinforces the party\u2019s strong support in the constituency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registered Electors–5187<\/p>

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87% counted<\/p>

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ABLP: MARIA BROWNE–1794<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UPP: ASHWORTH AZILLE–872<\/p>

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REJECTED.: 19<\/p>\n

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