Elections 2018

2018 Runoff Election Ballots Unofficial Results Given

Source Staff - December 1, 2018

The Board of Elections will certify the 2018 Runoff Election on Monday, Dec. 3, at the Elections System Offices.

Voter Registration Reopens on Monday, Nov. 26

Source Staff - November 25, 2018

Pursuant to Virgin Islands law, Supervisor of Elections Caroline F. Fawkes has announced the reopening of voter registration on Monday, Nov. 26.

Mapp Thanks Voters, Campaign Workers; He Wishes Incoming Administration Well

Source Staff - November 21, 2018

Calling for unity after Tuesday's run-off election, Gov. Kenneth E. Mapp urged all Virgin Islanders to come together to support the territory’s recovery efforts under the leadership of the newly elected administration.

Bryan Defeats Mapp for Governor

James Gardner - November 20, 2018

According to unofficial territory-wide results, the team of Albert Bryan, Jr. and Tregenza Roach won Tuesday’s gubernatorial runoff election, beating incumbents Kenneth Mapp and Osbert Potter, 11,796 votes to 9,766.

Early Results Show Bryan With Two to One Lead Over Mapp

Source staff - November 20, 2018

As of 8 p.m., with 25 of 58 precincts reporting, Bryan stood at 4,442 votes to Mapp's 2,012- a more than two to one margin.

Supervisor Fawkes Updates Run-Off Absentee Ballot Status

Source Staff - November 20, 2018

If an individual does not receive an absentee ballot by Friday, Nov. 23, please contact the Elections offices. The absentee ballots must be received in the Elections Office by Nov. 30.

High Interest: Noon V.I. Vote Count Higher for Runoff Than Noon, Nov. 6

Source staff - November 20, 2018

As of noon, a total of 3,558 voters cast their ballots in the St. Croix District and 3,062 in the St. Thomas-St. John District, according to Supervisor of Elections Caroline Fawkes. Those numbers are higher than at the same time on Nov. 6.

Shorter Time Meant 4,495 Fewer Early Votes for Gubernatorial Runoff than General

Bill Kossler - November 19, 2018

Early voting for the gubernatorial runoff election took place Saturday and Sunday, and while the numbers are high compared to 2014, when early voting was new, they dropped off sharply compared to the general election on Nov. 6.

UVI Shares Results of Run-off Election Poll

Source Staff - November 19, 2018

The Virgin Islands Run-off Election poll results are in. The poll was conducted by VI Tech Stack (VITS), a University of the Virgin Islands Research and Technology Park (UVI-RTPark) company that specializes in political polling.

2018 General Election Releases Count, Includes Absentee Ballots

Source Staff - November 17, 2018

The Board of Elections completed the Mail-In Absentee ballot counting on Friday, Nov. 16. Please see the attached unofficial report with the updated contests.

Plaskett, Hansen Endorse Bryan for Governor

Bill Kossler - November 16, 2018

Sen. Alicia "Chucky" Hansen has joined those endorsing Democrats Albert Bryan and running mate Sen. Tregenza Roach in the runoff election for governor Tuesday.

Board of Elections Releases 2018 General Election Counting of Provisional Ballots

Source Staff - November 15, 2018

On Wednesday, Nov. 14, the Board of Elections of the St. Thomas-St. John District and the St. Croix District counted the Provisional Ballots. The attached unofficial report with the updated contests is attached.

Senate Turnover: Positive Not Planning to Fade Away

Don Buchanan - November 15, 2018

As his term comes to a close Positive T.A. Nelson, is still pushing for the issue for which he is best known – legalization of marijuana.

Sen. Nereida “Nellie” Rivera O’Reilly Endorses Mapp/Potter Team

Source Staff - November 14, 2018

For the first time in decades the Virgin Islands has a governor who does not succumb to the demands of special interest groups, Sen. Nereida “Nellie” Rivera O’Reilly said this week.

Elections System to Hold Run-off Election Early Voting Nov. 17, 18

Source Staff - November 10, 2018

Early Voting for the 2018 Run-Off Election is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 17, and Sunday, Nov. 18. Polls will be open on St. Croix and St. Thomas from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. On St. John, the polls will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Absentee Ballot Applications Available for 2018 Run-off Election

Source Staff - November 9, 2018

Supervisor of Elections Caroline F. Fawkes reminds the public that absentee applications are available for the 2018 Run-Off Election scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 20.

Democrats, Women Rule the Senate Races

James Gardner - November 7, 2018

Female candidates and Democrats swept the districts’ Senate races Tuesday night, including newcomers Donna Frett-Gregory and Alicia Barnes, who took the top spots on St. Thomas-St. John and St. Croix, respectively.

Unofficial Results Show Runoff Between Mapp and Bryan

James Gardner - November 7, 2018

After hours of waiting and speculation, the unofficial general election results point toward a gubernatorial runoff between incumbent Kenneth Mapp and Democratic challenger Albert Bryan, which has been scheduled for Nov. 20.

V.I. Voters Swarming to the Polls

April Knight - November 6, 2018

Voters headed out to the polls in droves early Tuesday, packing turnout numbers in an election that appears on track to easily crush the last gubernatorial election turnout. Polling places remain open until 7 p.m.

UVI Releases Second Prediction of Election Poll by VI Tech Stack

Source Staff - November 5, 2018

Following are the second poll results as of Oct. 30 from VI Tech Stack, a UVI RTPark company, in collaboration with the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Institute for Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness (ILOE).