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Election commission opens polls in North Hithadhoo by-election

Voting began Saturday morning in a parliamentary by-election for the North Hithadhoo constituency, triggered by a Supreme Court ruling that unseated the district's previous representative. The contest features Ahmed Saeed of the People's National Congress and Abdulla Sodiq of the Maldivian Democratic Party.

Latest MDP’s Abdulla Sodiq wins Hithadhoo North by-election PSM News, 7 Jun, 03:38

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  1. Wed 3 Jun
    Former presidents Mohamed Nasheed and Ibrahim Mohamed Solih joined senior party leaders at an MDP rally.Addu City on Wednesday night only The Edition Former presidents Mohamed Nasheed and Ibrahim Mohamed Solih joined senior party leaders at a rally in Addu on Wednesday night, while party activists conducted door-to-door visits across the constituency.

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  2. Sat 6 Jun
    Voting commenced in a parliamentary by-election for the North Hithadhoo constituency. Saturday morning only PSM News newest Voting commenced Saturday morning in a parliamentary by-election for the North Hithadhoo constituency, an election triggered by a Supreme Court ruling that unseated the district's previous representative, the Elections Commission of Maldives announced.

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Every outlet's headline useselectionnorthhithadhoo
BylineNews outlet

North Hithadhoo By-election: Voting well underway to elect an MP

19 percent Voter turnout in first 3 hours of voting
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Preliminary results released for North Hithadhoo by-election

1,375 votes votes for MDP candidate Abdulla Sodhiq
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  1. PSM News 6 Jun, 15:08 · first report7 Jun, 03:38 · 12 h 29 min later
  2. Byline 6 Jun, 17:33 · 2 h 24 min later
  3. The Edition 6 Jun · time not given6 Jun · time not given
  4. MM TV (English) 6 Jun · time not given
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  • official ballot papers printed 4,154 ballot papers PSM News Election officials have printed 4,154 official ballot papers for the parliamentary race, slightly exceeding the total electorate.

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  • votes received by Abdulla Sodiq 1,375 votes PSM News Interim results show Sodiq received 1,375 votes, while Saeed secured 1,313 votes.

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  • votes received by Ahmed Saeed 1,313 votes PSM News Interim results show Sodiq received 1,375 votes, while Saeed secured 1,313 votes.

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  • total votes cast 2,730 votes PSM News A total of 2,730 votes were cast, of which 2,688 were valid and 42 votes were invalid.

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  • valid votes 2,688 votes PSM News A total of 2,730 votes were cast, of which 2,688 were valid and 42 votes were invalid.

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  • invalid votes 42 votes PSM News A total of 2,730 votes were cast, of which 2,688 were valid and 42 votes were invalid.

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  • 4,120 people eligible voters in the Hithadhoo North constituency The Edition According to the voters' register published by the Elections Commission, 4,120 people are eligible to vote in the Hithadhoo North constituency.

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  • MVR 2.5 million unrepaid Islamic bank loan that cost Sinaan his seat The Edition The court found that Sinaan had failed to repay a MVR 2.5 million loan jointly obtained from an Islamic bank, resulting in the loss of his parliamentary seat.

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  • 1,344 voters voters who had participated by afternoon The Edition Elections Commission (EC) said 1,344 voters had participated in the election by afternoon, representing roughly 33 percent of the electorate.

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  • 665 voters women who had voted The Edition Of those who voted, 665 were women and 679 were men.

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  • 679 voters men who had voted The Edition Of those who voted, 665 were women and 679 were men.

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  • 4,121 people eligible voters in the constituency The Edition A total of 4,121 people are eligible to vote in the constituency, including 2,073 women and 2,048 men.

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  • 2,073 people eligible women voters The Edition A total of 4,121 people are eligible to vote in the constituency, including 2,073 women and 2,048 men.

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    Earlier reports gave 144,506 voters 4 Apr, 18:51 The Standard144,527 people 8 Feb, 19:41 The Standard

  • 2,048 people eligible men voters The Edition A total of 4,121 people are eligible to vote in the constituency, including 2,073 women and 2,048 men.

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    Earlier reports gave 150,370 voters 4 Apr, 18:51 The Standard150,410 people 8 Feb, 19:41 The Standard

  • MVR 2.5 million unrepaid Islamic bank loan that led to loss of seat The Edition The court found that Sinaan had failed to repay a MVR 2.5 million loan jointly obtained from an Islamic bank, resulting in the loss of his parliamentary seat.

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  • 1,375 votes votes for MDP candidate Abdulla Sodhiq MM TV (English) Sodhiq received 1,375 votes, representing 51.15 per cent of ballots cast

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  • 51.15 per cent vote share of MDP candidate Abdulla Sodhiq MM TV (English) Sodhiq received 1,375 votes, representing 51.15 per cent of ballots cast

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  • 1,313 votes votes for PNC candidate Ahmed Saeed MM TV (English) Saeed secured 1,313 votes, or 48.85 per cent

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  • 48.85 per cent vote share of PNC candidate Ahmed Saeed MM TV (English) Saeed secured 1,313 votes, or 48.85 per cent

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  • 4,121 voters eligible voters MM TV (English) A total of 4,121 voters were eligible to participate in the election, including 2,073 women and 2,048 men.

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    Earlier reports gave 294,937 people 4 Apr, 23:46 Maldives Republic294,876 voters 4 Apr, 18:51 The Standard

  • 2,048 voters eligible men voters MM TV (English) including 2,073 women and 2,048 men

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    Earlier reports gave 150,370 voters 4 Apr, 18:51 The Standard150,410 people 8 Feb, 19:41 The Standard

  • 74 seats PNC seats in People's Majlis after result MM TV (English) the ruling PNC would continue to hold a supermajority in Parliament with 74 members

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  • 13 seats MDP seats in People's Majlis after result MM TV (English) while the MDP would have 13 members in the 93-seat People's Majlis

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  • 93-seat size of People's Majlis MM TV (English) while the MDP would have 13 members in the 93-seat People's Majlis

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  • 4,121 voters eligible voters PSM News Polls opened at 8 a.m. and are scheduled to remain open until 4 p.m. to accommodate the 4,121 eligible voters who hold the right to participate in the contest, according to the commission.

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    Earlier reports gave 294,937 people 4 Apr, 23:46 Maldives Republic294,876 voters 4 Apr, 18:51 The Standard

  • 4,154 ballot papers official ballot papers printed PSM News Election officials have printed 4,154 official ballot papers for the parliamentary race, slightly exceeding the total electorate.

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  • 19 percent Voter turnout in first 3 hours of voting Byline Voting in the by-election to elect an MP for North Hithadhoo Constituency is well underway as 19 percent of eligible voters cast their ballots in the first 3 hours of voting.

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  • 409 voters Men who voted Byline It said that this includes 386 women and 409 men.

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  • 7 ballot boxes Ballot boxes placed Byline The Commission had placed 7 ballot boxes for today's vote, including 5 in Addu City, Hithadhoo, and 2 in Male'.

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  • 5 ballot boxes Ballot boxes in Addu City, Hithadhoo Byline The Commission had placed 7 ballot boxes for today's vote, including 5 in Addu City, Hithadhoo, and 2 in Male'.

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  • 2 ballot boxes Ballot boxes in Male' Byline The Commission had placed 7 ballot boxes for today's vote, including 5 in Addu City, Hithadhoo, and 2 in Male'.

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  • 1,375 votes votes received by Abdulla Sodiq PSM News Interim results show Sodiq received 1,375 votes, while Saeed secured 1,313 votes.

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  • 1,313 votes votes received by Ahmed Saeed PSM News Interim results show Sodiq received 1,375 votes, while Saeed secured 1,313 votes.

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  • 2,730 votes total votes cast PSM News A total of 2,730 votes were cast, of which 2,688 were valid and 42 votes were invalid.

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  • 2,688 votes valid votes PSM News A total of 2,730 votes were cast, of which 2,688 were valid and 42 votes were invalid.

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  • 42 votes invalid votes PSM News A total of 2,730 votes were cast, of which 2,688 were valid and 42 votes were invalid.

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  • 66.25 percent voter turnout PSM News The voter turnout stood at 66.25 percent.

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  • 4,121 voters eligible voters registered PSM News A total of 4,121 eligible voters were registered to vote in the election.

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  • Polling began in the by-election for the Hithadhoo North parliamentary constituency in Addu City, running from 8am until 4pm. Hithadhoo North, Addu City The Edition Polling has begun in the by-election for the Hithadhoo North parliamentary constituency in Addu City. Elections Commission said voting started at 8am and will continue until 4pm.

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  • Five polling stations were established at Hithadhoo School and two polling stations were set up at Dharumavantha School for voters residing in Male'. Hithadhoo School and Dharumavantha School The Edition Five polling stations have been established at Hithadhoo School for voters in the constituency. Eligible voters residing in Male' can cast their ballots at two polling stations set up at Dharumavantha School.

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  • The Supreme Court ruled against former MP Sinaan, resulting in the loss of his parliamentary seat. in October 2024 The Edition The by-election was triggered after the seat became vacant following a Supreme Court ruling against former MP Sinaan in October 2024.

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  • Preliminary results of the North Hithadhoo constituency by-election were released by the Elections Commission. North Hithadhoo MM TV (English) Preliminary results released by the Elections Commission show Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) candidate Abdulla Sodhiq leading the North Hithadhoo constituency by-election by 62 votes.

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  • The Elections Commission extended polling until 5:00 p.m. due to long queues at several polling stations. until 5:00 p.m. MM TV (English) Voting began at 8:00 a.m. and was scheduled to conclude at 4:00 p.m., but the Elections Commission extended polling until 5:00 p.m. due to long queues at several polling stations.

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  • Counting began in Addu City at around 5:30 p.m. and in Malé at approximately 5:40 p.m. at around 5:30 p.m. and ... at approximately 5:40 p.m. Addu City and Malé MM TV (English) counting in Addu City commencing at around 5:30 p.m. and counting in Malé beginning at approximately 5:40 p.m.

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  • MDP candidate Abdulla Sodiq won the Hithadhoo North by-election for the parliamentary seat, according to interim results. Hithadhoo North PSM News Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) candidate Abdulla Sodiq has won the Hithadhoo North by-election for the parliamentary seat, according to interim results.

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  • Ballot boxes were set up at Dharumavantha School in Male' and Hithadhoo School in Addu City for the election. Male' and Addu City PSM News Seven ballot boxes were set up, including two at Dharumavantha School in Male', and five at Hithadhoo School in Addu City.

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