Election Day 101: Important data for voting

Cayman Compass

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Election Day 2021 is now hours away.

This means early on Wednesday, local polls will open, allowing registered voters to have their say on who they want to lead country for the next four years, as the country navigates the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing economic recovery.

In this election rules round-up, the Compass takes a look at the essential points to consider as voters head to the polling stations.

When do polls open?

Polling stations open at 7am and close at 6pm.

Where do I vote?

Each of the 19 constituencies has its own registered polling station. Click here to find out where you have to vote in your constituency.

How to vote?

An elector votes for a candidate by placing an X to the right of the candidate’s name. If an elector marks the ballot paper in any way that will identify the elector the ballot paper will be rejected. After voting, an elector must fold the ballot paper along the line shown on the ballot paper and hand the folded ballot paper to the Presiding Officer.

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