ECM Revises Nomination Dates as Parties Prepare for Parliamentary Primaries

The Elections Commission of Maldives (ECM) has revised the nomination schedule for the 2024 Parliamentary Elections. The opening of nominations was deferred from 30 January to 31 January, and the nomination period will run from 31 January to 14 February. The closing date remains unchanged. The voter re-registration window is from 1 to 7 February, and ballot order will be determined on 16 February. Candidate representatives' registration is from 16 to 23 February. Political parties are preparing for primaries: the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and the ruling People's National Congress (PNC) have set primary dates. The PNC in alliance with PPM will hold primaries on 27 January, and MDP on 3 February with 111 candidates contesting 43 constituencies. ECM urges completion of criminal record and financial documentation. The election is scheduled for 17 March, during Ramadan. The 19th parliament's term ends on 28 May 2024, and the 20th parliament will have 93 seats, six more than the current 87.

The Elections Commission of Maldives (ECM) has revised the nomination schedule for the 2024 Parliamentary Elections. The opening of nominations was deferred from 30 January to 31 January, and the nomination period will run from 31 January to 14 February. The closing date remains unchanged. The voter re-registration window is from 1 to 7 February, and ballot order will be determined on 16 February. Candidate representatives' registration is from 16 to 23 February. Political parties are preparing for primaries: the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and the ruling People's National Congress (PNC) have set primary dates. The PNC in alliance with PPM will hold primaries on 27 January, and MDP on 3 February with 111 candidates contesting 43 constituencies. ECM urges completion of criminal record and financial documentation. The election is scheduled for 17 March, during Ramadan. The 19th parliament's term ends on 28 May 2024, and the 20th parliament will have 93 seats, six more than the current 87.

The Elections Commission of Maldives (ECM) has revised the nomination schedule for the 2024 Parliamentary Elections. The opening of nominations was deferred from 30 January to 31 January, and the nomination period will run from 31 January to 14 February. The closing date remains unchanged. The voter re-registration window is from 1 to 7 February, and ballot order will be determined on 16 February. Candidate representatives' registration is from 16 to 23 February. Political parties are preparing for primaries: the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and the ruling People's National Congress (PNC) have set primary dates. The PNC in alliance with PPM will hold primaries on 27 January, and MDP on 3 February with 111 candidates contesting 43 constituencies. ECM urges completion of criminal record and financial documentation. The election is scheduled for 17 March, during Ramadan. The 19th parliament's term ends on 28 May 2024, and the 20th parliament will have 93 seats, six more than the current 87.

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