Polling Underway for Six Local Council By-Elections in Maldives

The Elections Commission of Maldives (ECM) has announced that polling is currently underway for six local council by-elections. 

The voting began at 08:00 hrs this morning and will close at 16:00 hrs.

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The by-elections are being held for the following positions: Faafu Atoll Bileddhoo Council President, Kulhudhuffushi City Council North Kulhudhuffushi Constituency Member, Male’ City Council Hulhumale’ Constituency Member, Male’ City Council Central Machangolhi Constituency Member, Male’ City Council West Henveiru Constituency Member, and female members for Raa Atoll Rasmaadhoo Council.

A total of 25 polling stations have been set up across Malé City and other islands. In Malé, many polling booths are located in tents at Henveiru Stadium and Jamaluddin School. In Hulhumalé, polling stations have been established at Rehendhi School and Kaamil Didi Preschool.

As of 10:00 hrs today, 669 voters have cast their ballots, including 234 females and 435 males. This represents 5.1 percent of the 13,112 eligible voters for these by-elections.