The by-election is over. The people of Constituency 10 have spoken and I am truly, truly grateful to everyone who cast their vote in support of me.

To have nearly 200 people say with their vote that I have earned your trust and earned your confidence is humbling, and a reminder that this election has never been about me. It has always been about you and working together to find solutions to the challenges we face in Constituency 10.

I will never forget how you welcomed me into your homes, shared your joys and pains and how you put me to work to improve our area. While the outcome was not what we hoped, I remain deeply committed to Constituency 10, Smith's North, and I can assure you that my commitment to you will continue.

I would like to thank everyone in the Progressive Labour Party family for all your kindness, generosity, advice and help on the campaign trail.

To Robert King, I extend my congratulations and hope that now with the conclusion of this by-election, we work together for the people of Constituency 10 and Bermuda.

I would like to thank Mr King and Sir John Swan for the experience we have shared as we sought to represent this beautiful community and its beautiful people.

I will continue to be an advocate for the people of Smith’s North. While disappointed in the result, it has only strengthened my resolve and my work will continue.

• Lindsay Simmons was the Progressive Labour Party candidate for the Smith’s North (Constituency 10) by-election on May 22