Today, the results of the recount in the electoral district of Maracas/Santa Margarita were declared and the outcome remained the same as on Election Day, with the PNM’s candidate Trudel Noreiga winning this electoral district.

This is the result of the recount:

MARACAS/SANTA MARGARITA People’s National Movement (PNM) 1716*
Progressive Empowerment Party (PEP) 162
United National Congress (UNC) 1656**
*The PNM candidate Trudel Noreiga received two (2) more votes
**The UNC candidate Peter Nero received one (1) more vote

The Commission is seeking legal advice with respect to the second recount in the electoral district of Lengua/Indian Walk.

In the matter of the recount in the electoral district of Arima Northeast, the People’s National Movement has officially written to the Chief Election Officer, Fern Narcis- Scope for a check of the results of the poll, in accordance with Election Rule 106(1) of the Representation of the People Act, Chapter 2:01.

In accordance with Election Rule 101(1) on Tuesday 15 th August, 2023 the Chief Election Officer received requests for recounts in fourteen (14) of the electoral districts contested in the Local Government Elections.