The Dangriga constituency was created as Stann Creek Town for the 1961 general election as part of a major nationwide redistricting.

It includes the town of Dangriga as well as the nearby Sarawee and Hope Creek areas.

[1] In June 2015 Area Rep. Ivan Ramos resigned after controversially failing to retain his standard bearer status with the People's United Party.

Former Dangriga Mayor Frank "Papa" Mena was the UDP nominee, while retired educator Anthony Sabal stood as the PUP candidate after initial reports the PUP might not contest the by-election at all.

[5] A fourth candidate endorsed by both of Belize's other active minor parties, the People's National Party and Vision Inspired by the People, was disqualified due to holding dual citizenship.