EC Changes Voting Booth Layout, Increases Officials for Runoff
The Elections Commission (EC) changed the layout of voting booths for the second round of the presidential election to address voter concerns about secrecy. EC Vice President Ismail Habeeb said privacy screening will be increased with a recess for voters. Booths will still allow observers to see movements. EC is also recruiting and training more officials; for stations with over 500 registered, two officials will issue ballot papers, and additional officials to manage queues.
The Elections Commission (EC) changed the layout of voting booths for the second round of the presidential election to address voter concerns about secrecy. EC Vice President Ismail Habeeb said privacy screening will be increased with a recess for voters. Booths will still allow observers to see movements. EC is also recruiting and training more officials; for stations with over 500 registered, two officials will issue ballot papers, and additional officials to manage queues.
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The Elections Commission (EC) changed the layout of voting booths for the second round of the presidential election to address voter concerns about secrecy. EC Vice President Ismail Habeeb said privacy screening will be increased with a recess for voters. Booths will still allow observers to see movements. EC is also recruiting and training more officials; for stations with over 500 registered, two officials will issue ballot papers, and additional officials to manage queues.
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