Roach-Francis and Other Defeated Democratic Candidates Congratulate Winners, Pledge Continued Service

Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach and Senator Novelle Francis Jr. congratulated Stacey Plaskett and Milton Potter on their Democratic primary victory Saturday, saying they respected the voters’ decision and remained committed to serving the Virgin Islands despite the conclusion of their campaign. Roach and Francis finished second in the three-way gubernatorial primary with 3,054 votes. Plaskett and Potter won the nomination with 4,493 votes, while Donna Frett-Gregory and Rodney Moorehead placed third with 1,975, according to unofficial election-night results. In a joint statement, the Roach-Francis campaign said the territory benefits when people are willing to offer themselves for public service and wished Plaskett and Potter success as they move into the November general election. “Tonight, the voters of the Virgin Islands have spoken, and we honor their decision,” the campaign said. “We want to offer our sincere congratulations to Delegate Stacey Plaskett and Senator Milton Pot...