video posted on Facebook<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n“I just want to thank everybody, all the people who were with us, all the people who worked and supported the campaign,” she said in a jovial mood, gathering family and campaign aides as she spoke. The group then broke out into loud cheers, with Ms. Plaskett even dancing a bit.<\/p>\n
Ms. Plaskett then thanked citizens for simply voting for whomever their candidates were, stating that democracy is about being involved. “Thank you so much for the opportunity to serve you,” she later added.<\/p>\n
Mr. Ackley earlier on Tuesday issued a statement, expressing humility in light of the support he received during the campaign.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt has been an honor to campaign for a brighter future for all Virgin Islanders,\u201d he said. \u201cI am grateful and humbled by the support I have received in all of our island communities,” he said.<\/p>\n
Mr. Ackley, however, emphasized that this election is a reminder that Virgin Islanders are denied the full enjoyment of their U.S. citizenship.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is shameful that Virgin Islanders remain disenfranchised from voting for president, especially when all five U.S. territories have the highest military enlistment rates in the country,\u201d he said. \u201cIt is time to put politics and partisan considerations aside to do the right thing and extend the vote to all Americans.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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