In a remarkable political comeback, People’s National Party (PNP) candidate Isat Buchanan has secured a victory in the Portland Eastern constituency, edging out incumbent Ann‑Marie Vaz of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP).

Buchanan won with 8,290 votes (50.6%), while Vaz received 8,072 (49.2%)—a narrow but significant margin signalling a shift in the constituency’s dynamics.

Tracy-Ann Gillespie-Harris of the Jamaica Progressive Party (JPP) received 29 votes (0.2%).