General Election 2026 - Nominations of Candidates

NOTICE BY THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION 

General Election – May 2026

Nominations of Candidates

The Electoral Commissioners notify that they will receive online nominations through the website www.electoral.gov.mt by candidates for the forthcoming General Election.  Online applications may be submitted from 9.00 a.m. of Thursday, 7th May, till 7.00 p.m. (Malta time) of Monday, 11th May, 2026.  Step-by-step guidelines are available on the website.  Candidates who opt not to settle their €90 deposit online must ensure that they do so by hand by not later than 7.00 p.m. of 11th May, 2026.

The Electoral Commissioners also notify that they will be in attendance to receive nominations at their Office in the Counting Hall Complex at Naxxar, on Thursday 7th, Friday 8th, Saturday 9th, Sunday 10th and Monday 11th May, 2026, from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and from 3.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Prospective candidates are advised to present their identity card and that the top section of the nomination form should reflect the details of the candidate as shown in the electoral register published on 1st May, 2026.   In case of illness or being abroad, the nomination form needs to be submitted by a representative of the candidate. The representative must supply a specific power of attorney authenticated by a notary public or a Commissioner of Oaths.  A deposit of €90 is applicable.

Application forms for prospective candidates may be obtained from the Office of the Electoral Commission as from today and during nomination days.  Forms may also be downloaded from the Electoral Commission’s website at /nominations2026

Candidates may wish to note that the taking of photo or video images during the submission of the nominations is restricted.

Objections to nominations shall be received at the same office during the days and hours established for nominations as well as on Tuesday 12th May, 2026, during the same hours.

2nd May, 2026