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2024 Parliamentary Elections: Voting Underway as Polling Stations Open Across Maldives

Polling stations opened across the Maldives on 21 April 2024 for the 2024 parliamentary elections, with 386 candidates competing for 93 seats in the 20th parliament and 284,663 eligible voters. The Elections Commission, Maldives Police Service and party leaders prepared for and responded to the vote, which ran from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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  • The voting process will conclude promptly at 5:30 p.m. There will be no extensions to the voting period. We urge all eligible voters to exercise their democratic rights prior to this deadline.

    EC Chairman Fuwad Thowfeek Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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  • 93 seats parliamentary seats to be elected Maldives Republic citizens head to polling stations to elect 93 members to the 20th parliament

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 603 polling stations polling stations set up Maldives Republic The Elections Commission (EC) has set up 603 polling stations across the country and in three overseas locations.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 386 candidates candidates competing Maldives Republic The election sees 386 candidates competing for the 93 seats in parliament.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 284,663 people eligible voters Maldives Republic According to the EC, 284,663 people are eligible to vote in the election.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

    Earlier reports gave 71,597 members 27 Jan, 23:24 Maldives Republic71,597 voters 27 Jan, 13:28 Maldives Republic

  • 500 voters maximum voters served per ballot box Maldives Republic the EC has ensured that every ballot box will serve at most 500 voters.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

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