ECM Reveals Over 1000 People Applied For Voter Re-registration

Over 1,000 individuals have submitted applications to update their voter registration for the upcoming parliamentary elections, revealed Vice-Chairman of the Election Commission of Maldives (ECM) Ismail Habeeb. 

ECM commenced registration outside of one’s registered district on the 1st of this month. Re-registration will remain open until 4:00 pm on the 7th of this month.

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To date, 1,257 people have applied for re-registration with 1,060 having successfully completed the process; 197 applications were rejected due to various reasons.

The re-registration procedure is being conducted online, with the option to also utilize e-pass for the process. Those facing difficulties in completing the online forms can seek assistance at the Election Headquarters, where Commission staff will aid them.

With the exception of individuals registered under resorts, prisons, and industrial establishments, others will maintain their voter registration as per the last presidential election.

Before initiating the re-registration process, the Election Commission advises individuals to verify their current registration status by sending an SMS to 1414.

According to the Election Commission’s records, a total of 20,848 people re-registered for the 2019 parliamentary elections.