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The November 5 general election is moving into its next phase, with candidates officially nominated to contest the 15 parliamentary seats. Both the National Democratic Congress and new national party have each fielded 15 candidates while the Democratic People’s Movement has fielded 9 candidates. Several independent candidates have also reportedly registered. The full slate of registered candidates is expected to be confirmed by the parliamentary elections office in the coming days. In St. David, Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell is seeking a second consecutive term, while first-time candidate Noleen Thompson is hoping to make her mark.