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2014 Antiguan general election

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All 17 seats in the House of Representatives 9 seats needed for a majority
Turnout	90.27% ( 10.00pp)
First party Second party   Leader Gaston Browne Baldwin Spencer Party ABLP UPP Last election 47.16%, 7 seats 50.95%, 9 seats Seats won 14 3 Seat change 7 6 Popular vote 24,212 17,994 Percentage 56.45% 41.95% Swing 9.29pp 9.00pp
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Prime Minister before election Baldwin Spencer UPP Subsequent Prime Minister Gaston Browne ABLP

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General elections were held in Antigua and Barbuda on 12 June 2014. The result was a victory for the opposition Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party led by Gaston Browne, which won 14 of the 17 seats. Following the election, Browne became the country's youngest Prime Minister.

Background

After a long delay due to a pending Court order about a boundary change which would have affected the parliamentary seats, on 15 May 2014 the Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer set the election day.

Electoral system

The 17 elected members of the House of Representatives were elected in single-member constituencies by first-past-the-post. There were 164 polling stations.

Campaign

During the campaign Gaston Browne said that he would make the country an economic powerhouse in the Caribbean. He also campaigned on turning around a stagnant economy, high unemployment and crime. He further sought to bring about full employment and attract investment while saying "there will be no quick fixes" and it would take time to change.

Results

The Labour Party won 14 of 17 seats, while the ruling UPP won the other three seats. UPP Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer was re-elected in his seat by a narrow margin of about 30 votes. Arthur Nibbs of the Labour Party was elected in Barbuda by a single vote, which remains the last occasion that a national party won the Barbuda constituency.

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party	24,212	56.45	14	+7
	United Progressive Party	17,994	41.95	3	−6
	Barbuda People's Movement	484	1.13	0	−1
	Antigua & Barbuda True Labour Party	182	0.42	0	New
	Antigua Barbuda People's Movement	13	0.03	0	New
	Missing Link VOP	7	0.02	0	New
Total		42,892	100.00	17	0
Valid votes		42,892	99.57
Invalid/blank votes		185	0.43
Total votes		43,077	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		47,720	90.27
Source: Antigua Elections

By constituency

Reactions

Browne said of the result that "it is evident that the people have spoken and they have spoken resoundly. very humbled by the mandate. The reality is that this country is in dire straits and would require the efforts of the entire nation. one for you the people. We have actually set an impressive vision for this country. I remain hopeful and very optimistic about the future of the Antigua and Barbuda. I want us to work towards the vision and to make Antigua and Barbuda the envy of the other countries in the world. itself actually speaks volumes. I would not think we could have deserved a better out turn." Spencer accepted defeat, saying that the people had clearly chosen the ALP.

International

 Saint Kitts and Nevis Team Unity leader Timothy Harris congratulated Browne and said he would support the new government. He added: "I extend my very best wishes to you and your incoming administration as you assume the mandate of service to the people of Antigua and Barbuda and the region. From our many interactions over the years, I know that you are passionate and committed to build a better Antigua and Barbuda and Caribbean region. In that noble mission of service to the people you have our every encouragement and support."

Government formation

Attorney Steadroy "Cuttie" Benjamin became the attorney general.

References

1. "Voting Day is June 12, 2014" Archived 17 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine Antigua Observer, 15 May 2014
2. Opposition party promises to raise the game Antigua Observer, 17 May 2014
3. Electoral system IPU
4. ^ "Opposition ALP wins Antigua general election". Jamaica Observer. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
5. ^ "Dr Harris congratulates Antigua Barbuda's Prime Minister Designate Gaston Browne on Election Win". SKNVibes. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
6. ^ Charles, Jacqueline. "Browne becomes new prime minister of Antigua, youngest ever". Miami Herald. Retrieved 14 June 2014.

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