# 2014 Antiguan general election

General elections were held in Antigua and Barbuda on 12 June 2014. The result was a victory for the opposition Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party led by Gaston Browne, which won 14 of the 17 seats. Following the election, Browne became the country's youngest Prime Minister.

## Background

After a long delay due to a pending Court order about a boundary change which would have affected the parliamentary seats, on 15 May 2014 the Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer set the election day.

## Electoral system

The 17 elected members of the House of Representatives were elected in single-member constituencies by first-past-the-post. There were 164 polling stations.

## Campaign

During the campaign Gaston Browne said that he would make the country an economic powerhouse in the Caribbean. He also campaigned on turning around a stagnant economy, high unemployment and crime. He further sought to bring about full employment and attract investment while saying "there will be no quick fixes" and it would take time to change.

## Results

The Labour Party won 14 of 17 seats, while the ruling UPP won the other three seats. UPP Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer was re-elected in his seat by a narrow margin of about 30 votes. Arthur Nibbs of the Labour Party was elected in Barbuda by a single vote, which remains the last occasion that a national party won the Barbuda constituency.
| | Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party | 24,212 | 56.45 | 14 | +7 |
| | United Progressive Party | 17,994 | 41.95 | 3 | −6 |
| | Barbuda People's Movement | 484 | 1.13 | 0 | −1 |
| | Antigua & Barbuda True Labour Party | 182 | 0.42 | 0 | New |
| | Antigua Barbuda People's Movement | 13 | 0.03 | 0 | New |
| | Missing Link VOP | 7 | 0.02 | 0 | New |
| Total | Total | 42,892 | 100.00 | 17 | 0 |
| Valid votes | Valid votes | 42,892 | 99.57 | | |
| Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | 185 | 0.43 | | |
| Total votes | Total votes | 43,077 | 100.00 | | |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 47,720 | 90.27 | | |
| Source: Antigua Elections ||||||

### By constituency

| Constituency | Electorate | Turnout | % | Political party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| All Saints East & St. Luke | 3,365 | 3,087 | 91.74 | United Progressive Party | Joanne Massiah | 1,438 | 51.69 |
| All Saints East & St. Luke | 3,365 | 3,087 | 91.74 | Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party | Colin James | 1,438 | 46.78 |
| All Saints East & St. Luke | 3,365 | 3,087 | 91.74 | Antigua Barbuda People's Movement | Owen George | 12 | 0.39 |
| All Saints West | 3,959 | 3,560 | 89.92 | Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party | Michael Browne | 1,931 | 54.49 |
| All Saints West | 3,959 | 3,560 | 89.92 | United Progressive Party | Lorencezo Codrington | 1,596 | 45.03 |
| All Saints West | 3,959 | 3,560 | 89.92 | Antigua & Barbuda True Labour Party | Dayton Samuel | 17 | 0.48 |
| Barbuda | 1,017 | 972 | 95.58 | Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party | Arthur Nibbs | 485 | 50.05 |
| Barbuda | 1,017 | 972 | 95.58 | Barbuda People's Movement | Trevor Walker | 484 | 49.95 |
| St. George | 4,535 | 4,012 | 88.47 | Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party | Dean Jonas | 2,182 | 54.51 |
| St. George | 4,535 | 4,012 | 88.47 | United Progressive Party | Jacqui Quinn-Leandro | 1,765 | 44.09 |
| St. George | 4,535 | 4,012 | 88.47 | Antigua and Barbuda True Labour Party | Kelton Dalso | 56 | 1.40 |
| St. John's City East | 1,585 | 1,480 | 93.38 | Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party | Melford Nicholas | 794 | 53.79 |
| St. John's City East | 1,585 | 1,480 | 93.38 | United Progressive Party | Harold Lovell | 682 | 46.21 |
| St. John's City South | 1,459 | 1,323 | 90.68 | Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party | Cutie Benjamin | 828 | 62.92 |
| St. John's City South | 1,459 | 1,323 | 90.68 | United Progressive Party | Mervyn Richards | 488 | 37.08 |
| St. John's City West | 2,335 | 2,131 | 91.26 | Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party | Gaston Browne | 1,394 | 65.57 |
| St. John's City West | 2,335 | 2,131 | 91.26 | United Progressive Party | Colin Derrick | 732 | 34.43 |
| St. John's Rural East | 4,169 | 3,719 | 89.21 | Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party | Lester Bird | 2,144 | 57.95 |
| St. John's Rural East | 4,169 | 3,719 | 89.21 | United Progressive Party | Leon Cort | 1,556 | 42.05 |
| St. John's Rural North | 3,406 | 3,089 | 90.69 | Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party | Max Fernandez | 1,860 | 60.55 |
| St. John's Rural North | 3,406 | 3,089 | 90.69 | United Progressive Party | Hubert Maginley | 1,205 | 39.23 |
| St. John's Rural North | 3,406 | 3,089 | 90.69 | Missing Link VOP | Nigel Bascus | 7 | 0.23 |
| St. John's Rural South | 2,924 | 2,592 | 88.82 | Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party | Eustace Lake | 1,548 | 59.84 |
| St. John's Rural South | 2,924 | 2,592 | 88.82 | United Progressive Party | Philmore Benjamin | 1,011 | 39.08 |
| St. John's Rural South | 2,924 | 2,592 | 88.82 | Antigua and Barbuda True Labour Party | Vere Bird III | 28 | 1.08 |
| St. John's Rural West | 4,493 | 3,978 | 88.54 | United Progressive Party | Baldwin Spencer | 1,993 | 50.38 |
| St. John's Rural West | 4,493 | 3,978 | 88.54 | Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party | Londell Benjamin | 1,963 | 49.62 |
| St. Mary's North | 4,127 | 3,690 | 89.41 | Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party | Molwyn Joseph | 2,089 | 56.80 |
| St. Mary's North | 4,127 | 3,690 | 89.41 | United Progressive Party | Chester Hughes | 1,589 | 43.20 |
| St. Mary's South | 2,131 | 1,959 | 91.93 | Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party | Samantha Marshall | 1,009 | 52.09 |
| St. Mary's South | 2,131 | 1,959 | 91.93 | United Progressive Party | Hilson Baptiste | 928 | 47.91 |
| St. Paul | 2,734 | 2,453 | 89.72 | Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party | Chet Green | 1,453 | 59.23 |
| St. Paul | 2,734 | 2,453 | 89.72 | United Progressive Party | Eleston Adams | 969 | 39.53 |
| St. Paul | 2,734 | 2,453 | 89.72 | Antigua and Barbuda True Labour Party | Shoy Athill | 29 | 1.18 |
| St. Peter | 2,849 | 2,526 | 88.66 | Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party | Asot Michael | 2,182 | 54.51 |
| St. Peter | 2,849 | 2,526 | 88.66 | United Progressive Party | Clephane Roberts | 733 | 28.83 |
| St. Peter | 2,849 | 2,526 | 88.66 | Antigua and Barbuda True Labour Party | Sharlene Warner-Samuel | 52 | 2.08 |
| St. Philip North | 1,580 | 1,446 | 91.52 | Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party | Robin Yearwood | 951 | 66.23 |
| St. Philip North | 1,580 | 1,446 | 91.52 | United Progressive Party | Shawn Nicholas | 485 | 33.77 |
| St. Philip South | 1,056 | 968 | 91.67 | United Progressive Party | Wilmoth Daniel | 523 | 54.37 |
| St. Philip South | 1,056 | 968 | 91.67 | Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party | Lennox Weston | 439 | 45.63 |
| Source: Caribbean Elections |||||||||

## Reactions

Browne said of the result that "it is evident that the people have spoken and they have spoken resoundly. [sic] [I am] very humbled by the mandate. The reality is that this country is in dire straits and would require the efforts of the entire nation. [The win is] one for you the people. We have actually set an impressive vision for this country. I remain hopeful and very optimistic about the future of the Antigua and Barbuda. I want us to work towards the vision and to make Antigua and Barbuda the envy of the other countries in the world. [The victory] itself actually speaks volumes. I would not think we could have deserved a better out turn." Spencer accepted defeat, saying that the people had clearly chosen the ALP.

### International

Saint Kitts and Nevis Team Unity leader Timothy Harris congratulated Browne and said he would support the new government. He added: "I extend my very best wishes to you and your incoming administration as you assume the mandate of service to the people of Antigua and Barbuda and the region. From our many interactions over the years, I know that you are passionate and committed to build a better Antigua and Barbuda and Caribbean region. In that noble mission of service to the people you have our every encouragement and support."

## Government formation

Attorney Steadroy "Cuttie" Benjamin became the attorney general.