Osmond Martinez Crushes Dennis Williams in Toledo East By-election

Dr. Osmond Martinez is the new area representative for Toledo East. Martinez, a member of the People’s United Party (PUP), replaces seventy-six-year-old Mike Espat, who passed away in April 2024 due to a heart attack.

Dr. Martinez defeated the United Democratic Party’s candidate, Dennis “Desho” Williams.

Martinez received 3269 votes. Williams received 1159 votes. Wil Maheia of the People’s National Party (PNP) received 202 votes. 40 votes were rejected.

Toledo East has 7725 registered voters. 4670 votes, or 60.25%, were cast.

In an interview with reporters late last night, the new area representative said, “It is a moment of emotion but at the same, it is a privilege, but more importantly it is a blessing of God.”

Prime Minister and PUP Leader John Briceño, who was on the grounds for the entire day, told reporters, “We wanted to have a decisive win to show the people or the rest of the country that the People’s United Party is strong and that people continue to support us.”