ST. JOHN'S, Antigua — More than 30,000 voter identification cards have been replaced ahead of the April 30 general election, according to Antigua News Room, with the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) reporting strong participation across most constituencies.
ABEC's official Replacement Voter ID Card Report shows a grand total of 30,392 applications processed as of April 2026, reflecting a sharp acceleration in activity over recent weeks.
April alone accounted for 7,041 applications, driven by a surge in mid-month demand. Weekly figures recorded 2,894 applications between April 5–11 and 2,981 between April 12–18, making those the busiest periods of the entire replacement drive.
Among constituencies, St. Peter leads the country with an 89% completion rate, followed by Barbuda at 77% and St. Philip North at 75%. All Saints West (67%), St. Mary's South (66%), and St. George (63%) also posted strong participation figures.
Lower completion rates were observed in several urban constituencies. St. John's Rural South recorded 57% and St. John's Rural West 58%, though both areas have surpassed the halfway mark.
As reported by Antigua News Room, the data shows that January and February saw comparatively modest activity, with 355 and 508 applications respectively. Momentum built sharply in March, when 4,168 applications were processed, and the upward trend continued through April as election day approached.
The Electoral Commission has been urging eligible voters to update or replace their ID cards in order to ensure smooth participation on polling day.
With only days remaining before the vote, the figures point to a sustained nationwide effort to complete the voter identification process ahead of the country's general election.
