Vialet, Joseph Highest Vote Getters in St. Croix Democratic Primary

According to Saturday’s unofficial Democratic Primary results, former Sen. Kurt Vialet emerged as the highest vote-getter in the St. Croix Senate race with 1,233 votes, and newcomer Clifford Joseph close behind with 1,023 votes.

Senate President Novelle Francis followed with 939 votes; Sen. Kenneth Gittens with 929 votes; newcomer Hubert Frederick with 838 votes; and incumbent Sens. Diane Capehart with 820 votes and Marise James with 762 votes rounding out the slate. Former Sen. Nereida “Nellie” O’Reilly secured eighth place with 684 votes.

“I appreciate every single vote and wished the successful candidates much success,” O’Reilly said Saturday night. “This campaign wasn’t about us coming out on top. This campaign was about highlighting the pressing issues affecting the island of St. Croix. It is my hope that the candidates who emerged Saturday see some value in the ideas and the viable solutions we offered.”