Antigua and Barbuda’s Electoral Commission has confirmed that 53 candidates have successfully submitted their bids to be on the ballot for this month’s general election.
The ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) has candidates for all 16 electoral districts in Antigua and the one in Barbuda.
The United Progressive Party (UPP) and the recently established Democratic National Alliance (DNA) have submitted candidates only for the 16 seats in Antigua.
The Barbuda People’s Movement (BPM) has only submitted one candidate.
Three independent candidates will also contest the election.
Elections in Antigua and Barbuda are set to take place on January 18th, 2023.
