On October 24, 2023, a by-election will be conducted in the Antiguan seat of St. Mary's South in response to the resignation of Kelvin Simon, the sitting UPP member of parliament, due to challenges to his candidacy. It was Antigua and Barbuda's second election since Prime Minister Gaston Browne emerged victorious in the country's general election in 2023 with a narrow win.
After the Labour Party contested the results of the 2023 Antiguan general election in St. Mary's South, Kevin Simon MP resigned from the seat to trigger a by-election. This was due to concerns of Simon being unduly nominated.[1] The date of the by-election has yet to be determined.[2] On 27 July 2023, the Labour Party candidate, Samantha Marshall, withdrew from the by-election, and future[3]senator Dwayne George was chosen as her replacement instead.[4] It has been expected that the by-election will generate significant interest across the Caribbean region.[5]
The election date was announced on 30 September 2023 in Urlings. The date is 24 October 2023.[6][7] The writ of by-election was given by Governor-GeneralRodney Williams on 2 October 2023.[8]
