Milton Potter Leads Senate Race in St. Thomas-St. John; Avery Lewis Joins as New Senator

The 2024 General Election concluded on November 5, with unofficial results now available for the St. Thomas-St. John District. Voter turnout reached 22.99 percent, with a total of 7,166 ballots cast.  Senate Race Results Seven candidates secured positions in the Legislature of the Virgin Islands for the St. Thomas-St. John District, led by Milton E. Potter, who garnered the highest number of votes in this race. Avery Lewis was the only new senator elected in St. Thomas, compared to two in St.  Croix. Mr. Lewis took the seat of Senator Donna Frett-Gregory, who did not seek reelection.   Milton E. Potter (DEM) - 3,976 votes Alma Francis Heyliger (IND) - 3,872 votes Dwayne M. DeGraff (IND) - 3,606 votes Marvin A. Blyden (DEM) - 3,429 votes Avery L. Lewis (DEM) - 3,349 votes Carla Joseph (DEM) - 3,338 votes Ray Fonseca (DEM) - 2,257 votes At-Large Senate Seat Board of Education – St. Thomas-St. John District Two candidates were elected to the Board of Education: Kyza A. C...