The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) processed 999 voter ID replacement applications during the week of April 12–18, according to Antigua News Room, reflecting continued high demand as the country approaches the April 30 general election.
ABEC's weekly report shows that activity was concentrated almost entirely within the first two days of the reporting period. On April 12, 206 applications were processed. That figure surged to 793 on April 13. No applications were recorded from April 14 through April 18.
As reported by Antigua News Room, St. John's Rural West recorded the highest number of applications among all constituencies for the week, with 117. St. George followed with 104, and All Saints West registered 99. St. Mary's North and St. John's Rural East also ranked among the more active constituencies, recording 98 and 91 applications respectively.
At the lower end of the scale, Barbuda recorded six applications for the period, while St. Philip North registered nine.
Cumulatively, ABEC data shows that 4,970 replacement applications have been processed so far in April, contributing to a grand total of 28,321 applications across all reporting periods.
Completion rates vary across constituencies, with several having surpassed the halfway mark. St. Peter leads the country at 86% completion, followed by Barbuda at 76% and St. Philip North at 74%. Most other constituencies fall within the 51% to 63% range.
Election officials continue to urge eligible voters to collect their identification cards ahead of polling day, as the sustained demand for replacements signals broad public engagement with the upcoming vote.
