The Elections Commission (EC) has opened for applications to contest in the March 17 parliamentary polls.
The deadline for submitting nomination papers for 93 constituencies is February 14 at 2:00 pm. Forms and materials must be submitted to the Election Centre at Dharubaaruge.
If the application is submitted by a person other than the candidate, an official document identifying the applicant should be submitted. Applications will be accepted on Fridays from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Requirements for Majlis candidates
- Being a Maldivian citizen
- Should not hold citizenship of another country
- Be a Muslim of the Sunni sect
- Must be over the age of 18
- Being of sound mind
Timeline for parliamentary polls
- 30 January - Election announced
- 30 January - 10 February: Complaints over voters' list
- 31 January - 14 February: Applications open for candidates
- 31 January - 19 February: Applications open for observers and monitors
- 1 February - 7 February: Re-registration period
- 16 February - Announcing candidates and draw for candidate numbers
- 16 February - 23 February: Applications open for representatives
- 17 March - Election Day
According to the voters' list, the total number of eligible voters is 284,327. That is 139,165 women and, 145,162 men.
