Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Thorne defeated in St John

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Leader of the Opposition and president of the Democratic Labour Party, Ralph Thorne, was unable to secure a seat in the House of Assembly.

In the early hours of Thursday morning, returning officer Gracia Bolden-Thompson said Thorne polled 1 876 votes.

Incumbent Charles Griffith retained the seat with 2 327 votes and Kemar Stuart of the New National Party polled 236. (SAT)

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