Worrel Sanford

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Worrel Sanford is a Dominican politician and medical doctor.

Biography

Worrel Sanford is Kalinago. [1] He is a Cuban-trained dermatologist. [2] He is married and has a son. [3]

In the 1990 general election, Sanford was elected to represent the Salybia constituency in the House of Assembly, which contains the Kalinago Territory. [4] [5] He ran on the Dominica Labour Party (DLP) ticket. He resigned from office in 1993. [6] He was succeeded in a December 1993 by-election by Francois Barrie. [7]

Sanford left the DLP. [3] By March 2019, it was speculated that Worrel Sanford would contest the Salybia constituency again with the opposition United Workers' Party (UWP). [5] He announced his candidacy with the UWP in April 2019. [6] On 16 August, Sanford withdrew his candidacy. [8] He cited family matters as the reason for the decision. The UWP selected Anette Sanford to replace him as candidate. [9] Worrel Sanford endorsed her candidacy. [10] Anette Sanford was defeated in the 2019 general election by DLP candidate Cozier Frederick. [11]

References

  1. ↑ "Dr. Sanford's re-entry into politics not without challenges – Salybia Constituency Association". Dominica News Online. 9 April 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  2. ↑ "Thirty-five years of Cuban scholarships for Dominicans". Dominica News Online. 14 April 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Yes, Sanford says". The Sun Dominica. 11 April 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  4. ↑ "1990 General Election Results". Electoral Office. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  5. 1 2 "UWP to name candidate for Salybia Constituency soon". Dominica News Online. 26 March 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  6. 1 2 "Dr. Worrel Sanford joins UWP election team". Dominica News Online. 8 April 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  7. ↑ "1993 By-Election Results". Electoral Office. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  8. ↑ "Kalinago Territory: Trouble in political camps". Dominica News Online. 18 August 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  9. ↑ "UWP selects candidate to replace Dr. Worrel Sanford in Salybia Constituency". Dominica News Online. 10 September 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  10. ↑ "Anette is going to be a better candidate – former UWP candidate, Dr. Worrel Sanford". Dominica News Online. 16 September 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  11. ↑ "2019 General Elections Results". Electoral Office. Retrieved 18 September 2025.


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