Alan Weston has entered the St Paul's constituency race as an independent candidate, setting up a three-way contest ahead of the upcoming general election, according to Antigua News Room.
Weston will challenge incumbent E.P. Chet Greene of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party and the United Progressive Party's Franz DeFreitas. His entry introduces an independent voice into a race that has historically been dominated by the two major parties.
Campaign materials circulated by Weston position him as an alternative to the ABLP and UPP, carrying the slogan "Working for the People." The messaging is designed to appeal to voters seeking options beyond traditional party lines.
The development comes amid broader discussion about the viability of independent candidates in the upcoming election cycle. Businessman and social commentator Eli Fuller recently suggested that the current political climate may be favourable to independent runs, citing voter frustration with both major parties and the potential for protest votes.
As reported by Antigua News Room, while independent candidates have historically struggled to win seats in Antigua and Barbuda, Weston's candidacy will test whether shifting voter sentiment can change that trend in St Paul's.
