Voter ID Replacements Surge Past 30,000 as Election Nears

Voter ID Replacements Surge Past 30,000 as Election Nears

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua — More than 30,000 voter ID cards have been replaced ahead of the April 30 general election, according to the latest report from the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC), with several constituencies nearing full compliance.

The commission’s “Replacement Voter ID Card Official Report” shows a grand total of 30,392 applications processed as of April 2026, reflecting a sharp increase in activity over recent weeks.

April alone accounted for 7,041 applications, driven by a surge in mid-month demand. Weekly figures show 2,894 applications between April 5–11 and 2,981 between April 12–18, marking the busiest periods in the replacement drive.

Among constituencies, St. Peter leads with 89% completion, followed by Barbuda at 77% and St. Philip North at 75%. Other districts such as All Saints West (67%), St. Mary’s South (66%), and St. George (63%) also recorded strong participation.

Lower completion rates were observed in urban constituencies, including St. John’s Rural South (57%) and St. John’s Rural West (58%), though all areas have surpassed the halfway mark.

The data indicates that January and February saw relatively modest activity, with 355 and 508 applications respectively, before a sharp rise in March to 4,168. The upward trend continued into April as the election date approached.

The Electoral Commission has been encouraging eligible voters to update or replace their ID cards to ensure smooth participation on polling day.

With just days remaining before the vote, the figures suggest a sustained nationwide effort to complete the voter identification process.

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