Press Statement on the Closing of the Polling Centers for the 2026 Maldives Local Council, Women’s Development Committee and Constitutional Referendum Elections – Transparency Maldives

Transparency Maldives released a press statement on the closing of polling centers for the 2026 Maldives Local Council, Women’s Development Committee and Constitutional Referendum Elections. They deployed 31 observers in Greater Male' and 15 atolls, covering 149 polling stations. General observations noted procedural discrepancies in closing and counting, including ballot reconciliation delays and lack of secrecy in 20% of stations. Key concerns included inadequate training of polling officers, poor inclusivity for disabled voters, cramped polling centers, and last-minute changes to voting times by the Elections Commission. Transparency Maldives emphasized the need for better preparation and communication.

Transparency Maldives released a press statement on the closing of polling centers for the 2026 Maldives Local Council, Women’s Development Committee and Constitutional Referendum Elections. They deployed 31 observers in Greater Male' and 15 atolls, covering 149 polling stations. General observations noted procedural discrepancies in closing and counting, including ballot reconciliation delays and lack of secrecy in 20% of stations. Key concerns included inadequate training of polling officers, poor inclusivity for disabled voters, cramped polling centers, and last-minute changes to voting times by the Elections Commission. Transparency Maldives emphasized the need for better preparation and communication.

Transparency Maldives released a press statement on the closing of polling centers for the 2026 Maldives Local Council, Women’s Development Committee and Constitutional Referendum Elections. They deployed 31 observers in Greater Male' and 15 atolls, covering 149 polling stations. General observations noted procedural discrepancies in closing and counting, including ballot reconciliation delays and lack of secrecy in 20% of stations. Key concerns included inadequate training of polling officers, poor inclusivity for disabled voters, cramped polling centers, and last-minute changes to voting times by the Elections Commission. Transparency Maldives emphasized the need for better preparation and communication.

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