When Mara Thompson was declared the new representative for St John last night at 11:26 p.m. the massive crowd was ready to greet their new MP.
Many in the crowd were residents of the parish and were overjoyed with her win.
Thompson won 4 613 of the 5 166 votes.
The crowd wasshouting and applauding Thompson when she went to celebrate with them.
Many expressed their satisfaction with the victory.
Cheers for Mara
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