By Zoila Palma: Aaron Mai has been officially sworn in as the People’s United Party (PUP) mayoral candidate following the party’s municipal convention in Cayo, where delegates selected the councilor candidates who will form part of the PUP’s slate for the 2027 municipal elections.
The convention recorded a 100 percent turnout, with all 217 delegates or alternates casting their ballots.
The results saw Edel Espat top the polls with 194 votes, followed by Matthew Preston with 192 and Joe Awe with 142 votes. Nadime Hegar received 130 votes, while Eliu Yacab secured 118 votes.
Nazim Lisbey and Danielle Rodriguez both received 110 votes, while Lawrence Lennan garnered 105 votes and Omar Rodriguez received 66 votes.
A coin toss was used to break the tie between Lisbey and Rodriguez, with Lisbey winning the deciding toss and securing a spot on the slate.
Joining mayoral candidate Aaron Mai on the PUP municipal slate will be Edel Espat, Matthew Preston, Joe Awe, Nadime Hegar, Eliu Yacab and Nazim Lisbey.
The team will now prepare for the 2027 municipal election as the PUP seeks to secure victory at the polls.
PUP Secretary General Collet Montejo expressed gratitude to all candidates who participated in the convention and congratulated Mai as the party’s mayoral candidate.
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By Zoila Palma: Aaron Mai has been officially sworn in as the People’s United Party (PUP) mayoral candidate following the party’s municipal convention in Cayo, where delegates selected the councilor candidates who will form part of the PUP’s slate for the 2027 municipal elections. The convention recorded a 100 percent turnout, with all 217 delegates
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