MEP 2024 - Nominations of Candidates
NOTICE BY THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
European Parliament and Local Council Elections – June 2024
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 European Parliament and Local Council Elections. Online applications may be submitted from 9.00 a.m. of Thursday, 25th April, till 7.00 p.m. (Malta time) of Monday, 29th April, 2024. 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 29th April, 2024.
The Electoral Commissioners also notify that they will be in attendance to receive nominations at their Offices in the Counting Hall Complex at Naxxar and at the I.D. Card Office at St Francis Square, Victoria, Gozo, on Thursday 25th, Friday 26th, Saturday 27th, Sunday 28th and Monday 29th April, 2024, 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 being published on 20th April, 2024. 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
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 30th April, 2024, during the same hours.
www.electoral.gov.mt
19th April, 2024
