Runoff set for 5 tied seats for Saturday
These include two council seats and three WDC seats.
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The Elections Commission of Maldives has announced that a second round of voting will be held next Saturday for council and Women’s Development Committee (WDC) seats where candidates received an equal number of votes.
According to provisional results published on the EC website, five seats recorded ties between leading candidates. These include two council seats and three WDC seats.
The tied results are as follows:
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B. Donfanu Council (seat reserved for women): Aishath Muna and Aminath Rafah, with 113 votes each
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Fuvahmulah Dhandimagu Constituency: Aishath Abdul Qadir and Shiza Ibrahim, with 484 votes each
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HA. Kelaa WDC President: Mahdhiyya Adam and Hawwa Fazna, with 587 votes each
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HDh. Neykurendhoo WDC Member: Fathimath Riuza and Fathimath Nishadha, with 300 votes each
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L. Maavah WDC Member: Fathimath Shafiyya and Mariyam Maisha, with 564 votes each
The EC has not yet issued a final confirmation of the constituencies proceeding to a second round. However, based on the provisional results, these five seats are expected to be decided through runoff elections.
Speaking at a press conference, EC President Mohamed Zahid said official results will be released from 2:30pm, in accordance with legal requirements.
“The elections for constituencies heading to a second round will be held on Saturday, the 18th of this month. Preparations have already begun,” Zahid said.
He also stated that 215,346 out of 294,876 eligible voters cast their ballots, representing 73% turnout.
A total of 170 complaints were submitted to the National Complaints Bureau. These are under review, and complainants may appeal to the High Court within 14 days if they are not satisfied with the outcome.
Zahid said the voting process was conducted in a free and fair manner.
