Randy Baltimore wins St Philip’s North by-election in Antigua

Randy Baltimore of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party secured a decisive victory in Monday’s St Philip’s North by-election, winning all seven polling boxes and defeating his United Progressive Party (UPP) rival Alex Browne by a wide margin.

Baltimore received 924 votes compared to Browne’s 406, a clear reflection of the ABLP candidate’s dominance across the constituency. His most emphatic wins were recorded in the Newfield and Willikies areas.

Detailed polling data showed strong support for Baltimore at key stations. At the Nelvie N. Gore Primary School, Polling Station B, Box 3 (K–R) delivered 137 votes for Baltimore versus 64 for Browne, while Box 2 (E–J) recorded 127 to 55. Box 1 (A–D) widened the gap further with 117 votes for Baltimore against 33 for Browne.

At the Glanvilles School of Agriculture, Polling Station A, Box 2 (J–Y) tallied 156 votes for Baltimore versus 82 for Browne, and Box 1 (A–I) recorded 143 votes to Browne’s 86. There were 13 rejected ballots, and voter turnout was 67 percent.

The by-election followed the resignation of Sir Robin on February 18, 2026. Baltimore, a former customs officer with nearly 30 years of service, emphasized infrastructural development and increased opportunities for constituents as the central focus of his platform.

With this victory, Baltimore becomes the new Member of Parliament for St Philip’s North, pledging to serve both the constituency and the country in his new role.