The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) has reported a significant increase in applications for replacement voter identification cards, with cumulative figures surpassing 27,000 as of April 11, 2026.

According to the latest official report released by ABEC, a total of 27,322 applications have been recorded for replacement voter ID cards, reflecting steady public engagement ahead of the upcoming general election.

The data shows that activity has been spread across all 17 constituencies, with varying levels of completion. St. Peter recorded the highest level of progress at 85 percent completion, followed by Barbuda at 75 percent and St. Philip North at 74 percent.

In contrast, several constituencies remain around the halfway mark, including St. John’s Rural West (50 percent), St. John’s Rural South (51 percent), and St. Mary’s North (48 percent), indicating continued work is needed to reach full coverage.

The report also outlines weekly application activity, with thousands of submissions recorded during the early weeks of the rollout. The Electoral Commission noted that over 18,000 applications were already in the system prior to April, with additional submissions continuing throughout February and March.

Among the constituencies with the highest total application figures are St. George with 2,517 applications, St. John’s Rural West with 2,258, and St. John’s Rural East with 2,182.

ABEC’s replacement ID card initiative forms part of broader efforts to ensure that all eligible voters are properly documented ahead of the next election. The Commission has been encouraging citizens to complete the process early to avoid last-minute delays.

With several constituencies still below 60 percent completion, officials are expected to intensify outreach efforts in the coming weeks to ensure maximum participation.