Thousands of Antiguans and Barbudans rushed to secure replacement voter identification cards in the final days before polling, with official figures revealing a sharp spike in activity across multiple constituencies.
According to Antigua News Room, data from the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission shows that more than 32,700 voter ID transactions were recorded for April alone, reflecting sustained demand in the lead-up to election day.
Daily replacement applications peaked during the final week before the polls, reaching 289 on April 27, followed by 253 on April 28 and 224 on April 29, before activity tapered as the country moved into election day.
The Commission's data reveals particularly high overall completion rates in several constituencies, including St. Peter at 93 percent, Barbuda at 81 percent, and St. Philip North at 77 percent — figures that suggest strong voter readiness in those areas.
By contrast, urban constituencies including St. John's City West and St. John's Rural South recorded comparatively lower completion levels, at 63 percent and 62 percent respectively, though both still reflected steady participation.
The Commission's cumulative report further highlights that over 18,000 applications were processed earlier in the election cycle, contributing to the overall monthly total and underscoring the scale of the voter verification effort ahead of the general election.
Election officials repeatedly urged voters to ensure they carried proper identification before arriving at polling stations, as final preparations across the country were completed early Thursday morning.
