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Press Statement on the opening of polls for the 2026 Maldives Local Council, Women’s Development Committee and Constitutional Referendum Elections
Transparency Maldives reported that the opening of polls for the 2026 Maldives Local Council, Women's Development Committee and Constitutional Referendum Elections was generally smooth, with all polling stations opening before 9:00am. It expressed concern over a last-minute Elections Commission change to voting procedure regarding declining ballot papers, warning of possible administrative confusion and impacts on ballot secrecy.
LatestPress Statement on the Closing of the Polling Centers for the 2026 Maldives Local Council, Women’s Development Committee and Constitutional Referendum ElectionsTransparency Maldives, 5 Apr, 02:23
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We also note with concern that the Elections Commission, at a press conference held the night before the election announced changes to the voting procedure, specifically on how voters can decline any of the three ballot papers issued.
Press Statement on the opening of polls for the 2026 Maldives Local Council, Women’s Development Committee and Constitutional Referendum Elections
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Press Statement on the opening of polls for the 2026 Maldives Local Council, Women’s Development Committee and Constitutional Referendum Elections 4 Apr, 12:18Source (opens Transparency Maldives in a new tab)
Press Statement on the Closing of the Polling Centers for the 2026 Maldives Local Council, Women’s Development Committee and Constitutional Referendum Elections 5 Apr, 02:23Source (opens Transparency Maldives in a new tab)
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Transparency Maldives4 Apr, 12:18 · first report5 Apr, 02:23 · 14 h 5 min later
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31 peopleobservers and volunteers deployedTransparency MaldivesWe thank the 31 observers and volunteers deployed across the country for their dedication in observing and assisting in the election observation processes.
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15 atollsatolls covered by observer networkTransparency Maldivesan observer network around the country spanning the Greater Male’ area and 15 atolls
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25 of the 26observed polling stations with visible police presenceTransparency MaldivesPolice presence was visible outside of 25 of the 26 observed polling stations at the time of opening.
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23 out of 26polling stations set up to ensure ballot secrecyTransparency MaldivesPolling stations were set up to ensure a ballot secrecy in 23 out of 26 of polling stations.
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149 polling stationspolling stations where observers were activeTransparency MaldivesOur observers were active in a total of 149 polling stations; in the Greater Male’ Area, 134 was observed through mobile observation and across 15 atolls, fully stationed observers observed 15 polling stations.
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134 polling stationspolling stations observed through mobile observation in Greater Male'Transparency Maldivesin the Greater Male’ Area, 134 was observed through mobile observation and across 15 atolls, fully stationed observers observed 15 polling stations.
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117 polling stationspolling stations observed during voting processTransparency Maldives117 polling stations were observed during the voting process
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25 polling stationspolling stations observed during counting processTransparency Maldives25 polling stations were observed during the counting process.
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44 out of 117polling stations where voters took over 10 minutes to vote and exitTransparency MaldivesAt 44 out of 117 of the polling stations observed in Male’ and Islands, voters took a minimum of over 10 minutes from receiving the queue number to vote and exit and polling station.
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20%polling stations where secrecy of the ballot was not guaranteedTransparency MaldivesIn 20% of the polling stations observed, the secrecy of the ballot was not guaranteed.
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21 polling stationspolling stations closed between 5:00pm and 6:00pmTransparency MaldivesOf the 26 polling stations observed for closing of votes, 21 polling stations were closed between 5:00pm – 6:00 pm, and 5 polling stations closed between 6:00pm – 07:00 pm.
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5 polling stationspolling stations closed between 6:00pm and 7:00pmTransparency Maldives5 polling stations closed between 6:00pm – 07:00 pm.
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14 of the 26polling stations with voters still in queue at 5:00pmTransparency MaldivesVoters were in queue at 14 of the 26 polling stations at 5:00 pm when polling stations were scheduled to close. All voters who were in these queues were allowed to vote.
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all 26polling stations where ballot box was sealed as requiredTransparency MaldivesIn all 26 polling stations observed at closing, the ballot box was sealed as required.
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6 polling stationspolling stations where ballot reconciliation was not timelyTransparency MaldivesHowever, at 6 of the polling stations, the ballot reconciliation was not timely and was only done after a break.
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Opening of polls for the Maldives Local Council, WDC and Constitutional Referendum Elections; Transparency Maldives observation began2026-04-04Maldives, spanning Greater Male' area and 15 atollsTransparency Maldives04 April 2026 – Transparency Maldives is observing today’s Maldives Local Council, WDC and Constitutional Referendum Elections with an observer network around the country spanning the Greater Male’ area and 15 atolls.
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Transparency Maldives conducted long-term observation and published a Pre-Election Legal Review8th February to 3rd April 2026MaldivesTransparency MaldivesTransparency Maldives conducted long-term observation from 8th February to 3rd April 2026 and published a Pre-Election Legal Review
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