An EOJ worker fixes a flyer on a wall at the Lauriston United Church during the by-election in St Ann North East on Monday, September 30, 2024. (Photo: Karl McLarty)
September 30, 2024
11.6% preliminary voter turnout for St Ann North East by-election – EOJ
ST ANN, Jamaica – The preliminary counting of ballots for the St Ann North Eastern by-election indicates an estimated voter turnout of 11.6 per cent, the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) has announced.
Matthew Samuda of the Jamaica Labour Party claimed 4,838 votes to win the seat easily, according to the preliminary results.
He beat independent candidate David Fritz Anderson who got 222 votes and Chase Neil of the United Independents’ Congress who received 30 votes.
The main opposition People’s National Party did not contest the by-election.
The EOJ said the returning officer will commence the final counting of the ballots on Tuesday, October 1 at the designated counting centre.
