Dominica sets Sept. 7 date for Roseau North by-election
Key Points(5)
- Dominica will hold a by-election in the Roseau North constituency on Sept.
- 7 following the resignation of former parliamentary representative Miriam Blanchard.
- Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit announced Sunday that he had advised President Sylvanie Burton to issue a writ under the Public Seal of the State for the election.
- Nomination Day is set for Aug.
- 21, with voters in Roseau North scheduled to go to the polls on Sept.
Dominica will hold a by-election in the Roseau North constituency on Sept. 7 following the resignation of former parliamentary representative Miriam Blanchard.
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit announced Sunday that he had advised President Sylvanie Burton to issue a writ under the Public Seal of the State for the election.
Nomination Day is set for Aug. 21, with voters in Roseau North scheduled to go to the polls on Sept. 7.
The vacancy arose after Blanchard resigned as parliamentary representative for the constituency on June 12.
Skerrit said the by-election is being held pursuant to Section 12 of the House of Assembly (Elections) Act and in accordance with the Constitution.
Section 55(3) of Dominica's Constitution requires a by-election to be held within three months when the seat of an elected representative becomes vacant for a reason other than the dissolution of Parliament, unless Parliament is dissolved earlier.
“The democratic process established under our Constitution ensures that the people of Roseau North will have the opportunity to elect a representative to serve their interests in Parliament and continue the important work of national development,” Skerrit said.
He urged eligible voters to participate in the election and called for a peaceful and orderly campaign focused on issues affecting the constituency and the country.
“I urge all eligible electors in the constituency to participate in this important democratic exercise and conduct themselves in a manner that promotes a peaceful, orderly and issue-based campaign,” he said.
Skerrit, who leads the ruling Dominica Labour Party, said the party will engage voters throughout the campaign and present its plans for Roseau North and the wider country.
“The Dominica Labour Party, which I have the honour to lead, looks forward to engaging the people of Roseau North throughout this by-election campaign, presenting our vision for the continued development of the constituency and the country,” Skerrit said.
The prime minister did not identify the party's candidate for the by-election in his statement.
