EC opens application for 2023 Presidential Election candidacy
Applications will be accepted by the commission on Fridays between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm
Elections Commission has opened application for the upcoming 2023 Presidential Election slated for 09 September | RaajjeMV
Elections Commission (EC) has opened application for the upcoming 2023 Presidential Election slated for 09 September.
EC states the application period for candidates running for president will be open from 9:00 am 23rd July 2023 until 2:00 pm, 07th August 2023.
Applications for the Presidential Election shall be submitted to the Election Center. Applications will be accepted by the commission from Saturday through Thursday between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm and on Fridays between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm, within the time frame specified.
EC notes that candidates must adhere to the criteria outlined in Article 109 of the Constitution and Article 7 of the Presidential Election Act
The requirements for a candidate for the position of Vice-President are the same as those for the President of the Maldives, as stated in Article 112(N) of the Constitution.
Elections Commission stated that Article 25 of the General Elections Act requires every candidate to appoint an official election agent before contesting the election.
Furthermore, candidates must appear before a member or employee of the EC and submit information, documents and materials in accordance with Article 8(H) of the Presidential Election Act. If the person is unable to attend, they should send a letter to the EC, explaining the reason for their absence, and may send a substitute to submit the information, documents and materials for the candidacy.
In addition, the Election Commission stated that the candidate must complete a document containing the details of 1,500 people (full name, National Identity Card number, permanent address and signature), if they are running as an independent candidate.
The election voting period is set to run from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm on 09th September.
EC has disclosed that a total of 604 ballot boxes will be stationed across the Maldives and abroad for the Presidential Election.
The Commission has disclosed that a total of 604 ballot boxes will be stationed across the Maldives and abroad for the Presidential Election.
A total of 282,755 people are eligible to vote in the election.
