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Majority of Incumbent Lawmakers Secure Nominations in MDP Primaries

Most incumbent Maldivian Democratic Party lawmakers won nominations in the party's parliamentary primaries held on Saturday, while three incumbents were defeated and several newcomers secured tickets. The MDP reported 149 candidates across 40 constituencies, with 25,325 members eligible to vote, and said it intends to field candidates for all 93 seats in the 17 March parliamentary elections.

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  • 149 candidates candidates in MDP primaries Maldives Republic The MDP primaries attracted a field of 149 candidates across 40 constituencies.

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  • 40 constituencies constituencies with primary contests Maldives Republic The MDP primaries attracted a field of 149 candidates across 40 constituencies.

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  • 93 seats parliamentary seats the MDP intends to field candidates for Maldives Republic The party has stated that it intends to field candidates for all 93 seats in the parliamentary elections slated for 17 March.

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  • 95 islands and Malé City islands where primaries were conducted Maldives Republic The MDP primaries were conducted across 95 islands and Malé City, with the city hosting 27 ballot boxes.

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  • 27 ballot boxes ballot boxes in Malé City Maldives Republic The MDP primaries were conducted across 95 islands and Malé City, with the city hosting 27 ballot boxes.

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    Earlier reports gave 27 ballot boxes 3 Feb, 12:34 Maldives Republic27 ballot boxes 2 Feb, 23:25 Maldives Republic

  • 122 ballot boxes ballot boxes nationwide Maldives Republic In total, the party placed 122 ballot boxes nationwide.

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    Earlier reports gave 122 ballot boxes 2 Feb, 23:25 Maldives Republic

  • 25,325 party members party members eligible to vote in the primaries Maldives Republic 25,325 party members were eligible to vote in the primaries for the 40 open constituencies.

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    Earlier reports gave 25,325 party members 2 Feb, 23:25 Maldives Republic

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  • The party plans to nominate candidates for the five constituencies where no primary contests were held. Felidhoo, Nilandhoo, Eydhafushi, Thimarafushi, and North Fuvahmulah Maldives Republic Although no primary contests were held in five constituencies—Felidhoo, Nilandhoo, Eydhafushi, Thimarafushi, and North Fuvahmulah—the party plans to nominate candidates for these constituencies in the parliamentary elections.

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Abdulla JabirIbrahim Mohamed Solih Interim leaderMaldivian Democratic PartyMohamed A HaleemMohamed ‘Bigey’ Rasheed MP for Alifushi and the MDP parliamentary group leaderRoad Development CorporationRozaina Adam MP for Meedhoo, Addu City