The One Bermuda Alliance has announced three new candidates to run in the next general election: Jeanne Atherden, Shawn Crockwell and Ras Mykkal.The unveiling came with an explicit pledge by the OBA to go gunning for one of the two remaining seats held by the United Bermuda Party.Party Deputy Chairman Ms Atherden is to run in Constituency 19, Pembroke West, while Mr Crockwell is the new OBA candidate for Constituency 31, Southampton West Central.Mr Mykkal is to run in Warwick South Central, Constituency 26.Acknowledging that he is being shifted from Constituency 19 to 31, Mr Crockwell said: “It is imperative that the One Bermuda Alliance wins the seat from the United Bermuda Party. We believe that Charlie Swan will be running there in the next election, and therefore we anticipate a three-way race.”He has represented Pembroke West since 2007.Mr Crockwell added that the decision to shift was “not all about political strategy”. He said he had considered the move “some months ago” after favourable approaches from some of its constituents.“Going to Constituency 31 is, in effect, going home for me. It is my neighbourhood, my community and my childhood.”A similar sentiment was voiced by Ms Atherden.A former Senator, Ms Atherden is now seeking public office for the first time in her career. She said she had grown up in the Pembroke West area, and pledged to be “a representative who will make sure the public purse is respected”.“I have watched with growing concern the failure to solve any of the problems plaguing us, from education reform to gang crime, to an economy that has begun breaking down, leaving thousands without a job something which would have been unimaginable just a few short years ago,” she said.Mr Mykkal, who approached the OBA as a candidate about two months ago, said of Warwick South Central: “I live in that community, and those who don’t know me will get to know me real soon across Bermuda.”Described by OBA head Craig Cannonier as an author, musician, photographer and poet, Mr Mykkal said he could bring an outsider’s perspective into the inside.“I strongly believe that many young people who feel lost in how Bermudian functions are very artistic young people,” he said, calling in Bermuda to invest in its talent.Recalling his background as a Progressive Labour Party supporter, Mr Mykkal said he had grown up alongside many PLP members but had seen his expectations for change turn sour over the years since the party’s 1998 victory.“I may get flak from some people for this,” he said, “but over the long run, I hope they will understand that I have their best interests at heart.”OBA head Craig Cannonier added that all the party’s candidates have undergone drug tests before their candidacy was announced. The Opposition plans to announce its next candidates on Thursday.Last night UBP MP Charlie Swan reacted to the news that the OBA would be seeking to win Constituency 31, which he represents.He said: “I respect the voters of Southampton West Central enough to know that their constituency representative is in their, and only their, control. Not at the whim of a party decision to find a piece of toast for its egg to sit on.“The people of Southampton West Central need to ask themselves the questions:“What representation has Mr. Crockwell given to the Constituents of Pembroke West 19?“If it has been good representation, why is he moving to Southampton West Central 31?“If it has been bad representation, why is he moving to Southampton West Central 31?”Mr Swan continued: “Mr Crockwell lives in Hamilton Parish, was elected by constituents in Pembroke West for the UBP, left the UBP to go Independent, then joined the BDA, and has left the BDA to join the OBA. Now he is switching Constituencies, explain that Mr Crockwell in your own words, without speaking to anyone in your party beforehand.“When you look through the flash, smoothness, words and actions … you can see that all these moves make a mockery of the political process and voter sensibilities.”Mr Swan said he took his responsibilities seriously, and considered himself a person of principle.He added: “I am not running because a party wants me to, I am running because I believe I still have much to offer. I am not running because I wish to preserve myself.“I am running because I have the steadiness and experience that our country needs right now. I believe I am the representative that the constituents of Southampton West Central know, trust and respect ... as I know, trust and respect them.“I believe in myself, and I believe and respect the voice of each and every Constituent whom I represent … 24 / 7 / 365.”