Antigua and Barbuda
Model of electoral management
Independent
Source
The Laws of Antigua and Barbuda, Representation of the People (Amendment) Act 2021, No. 16 of 2021, accessed 18 May 2026
3. (1) For the purposes of conducting elections under this Act, there shall be established the Electoral Commission. [...]
6. (1) The Commission shall be responsible for the general direction, control and supervision of the preparation of the voters' register and the conduct of elections in every constituency and enforcing with respect to all election officers, fairness, impartiality and compliance with the electoral law. […]
(4) The Commission shall, in the exercise of its functions act impartially and independently of any political or governmental influence and shall not be subject to the direction or control of any other person or authority. The Commission shall conduct its affairs in a transparent manner, consistent with good election management practice.
(Note: The 1975 Representation of the People Act and all amendments are available on this page).
Electoral Management Bodies
| Name of EMB | Number of EMB members | Term of office | EMB members selected by | Chair appointed/elected by | Party or expert based membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electoral Commission | 5 | 7 years | Governor-General, on recommendation by Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition | Governor-General, on recommendation by Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition | Expert |
