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The 17 elected members of the House of Representatives were elected in single-member constituencies by first-past-the-post voting; 16 of the seats were allocated for the island of Antigua and one for the island of Barbuda. [9] In December 2022, Browne announced that the election would be held on 18 January 2023. [10]
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. The election was won by the UPP. [1] This was the first by-election held outside of Barbuda since independence in 1981. [2]
18 January – 2023 Antiguan general election: Citizens in Antigua and Barbuda elect members of the House of Representatives. The Labour Party retains its majority. [1] [2] 29 March – 2023 Barbuda Council election [3] 6 May – Coronation of Charles III as King of Antigua and Barbuda and the other Commonwealth realms.
Kelvin Simon resigns on 7 June 2023. Kelvin Simon re-elected on 24 October 2023. Anthony Smith changes political affiliation on 15 July 2024. Asot Michael assassinated on 4 November 2024. Gerald Watt resigns as Speaker on 18 November 2024. Osbert Frederick elected as Speaker on 18 November 2024. Rawdon Turner elected on 15 January 2025.
The first elections held under this system resulted in a victory for the Antigua Labour Party, which won all eight seats. The ALP dominated Antiguan politics, winning every seat in elections held in 1956, 1960 and 1965. During this period voter turnout remained low, dropping to just 38% for the 1960 elections. [4]
Anthony Shamari Smith is an Antiguan independent politician, who was elected as Member of Parliament for All Saints West in the general election held on 18 January 2023 officially nominated by United Progressive Party (UPP). [1] [2] [3] On 15 July 2024, he left the United Progressive Party and became an independent. [4]
Antigua Labour Party (former) Sherfield Bowen is an Antiguan United Progressive Party politician, who was elected as Member of Parliament for St. Philip's South in the election held on 18 January 2023.
The House of Representatives of Antigua and Barbuda is the lower chamber of the country's bicameral parliament.Each of the constituencies created in accordance with section 62 of the Constitution shall elect one representative to the House in a direct election in accordance with the procedures specified by or pursuant to any law, subject to the rules of the Constitution. [1]