Hon Marlon A. Penn landslides for NDP Chairmanship with 65 votes
- Hon Melvin M. Turnbull is Vice Chair
In a vote taken today, Saturday, April 18, 2026, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) won the Chairmanship of the National Democratic Party (NDP) during the party's special convention. Photo: NDP/Government of the Virgin Islands
Hon Melvin M. Turnbull was elected Deputy Chair of the National Democratic Party during a special convention on April 18, 2026. Photo: NDP/Government of the Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a vote taken this evening, Saturday, April 18, 2026, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) won the Chairmanship of the National Democratic Party (NDP) during the party's special convention, as was predicted by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).
Penn landslided his closest competitor, Mark H. Vanterpool, 65 to 29 votes. Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) came in third place with 17 votes at the convention held at Maria's by the Sea.
In the race for Deputy Chair, there was a big upset when Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) won with 64 votes over the current Leader of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition, Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6), who secured 57 votes.
VINO will bring more details as they come in.
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1 Response to “Hon Marlon A. Penn landslides for NDP Chairmanship with 65 votes”
It's best to leave the ruling party in power.