The Lebanese diaspora and expats will get the possibility to vote within the 2022 Elections earlier than their counterparts in Lebanon. Native elections will happen on Might fifteenth whereas overseas elections will occur on Might sixth and Might eighth.
Out-of-country voting dates differ from one nation to the opposite, you’ll be able to examine along with your respective native diplomatic mission or take a look at: Right here Are All The Voting Places For The Lebanese Elections.
The dates for overseas elections are decided by time zones and nation weekend days coverage. In easy phrases, voting will happen on both a Friday or a Sunday, relying on holidays within the nation of residence.
Workers taking part within the electoral course of, nevertheless, will likely be voting on Might twelfth, in an effort to be at liberty for each native and overseas elections.
Registered voters will likely be contacted by the Lebanese Ministry of Inside and Municipalities informing them of their electoral code, polling location, and station quantity. Lebanese residents who haven’t been contacted can at all times go to their diplomatic mission’s web site for the aforementioned related particulars.
Overseas voters registered on polling lists with their respective Lebanese mission of their nation of residence, be they residents or residents of the host nation, ought to carry with them a legitimate biometric or blue-navy passport, or the plastic Lebanese ID card when arriving on the polling stations.
When you haven’t but renewed your passport, and are prepared to vote, you need to head to the closest mission to resume your credentials so as to have the ability to vote.
The Ministry of Inside and Municipalities has beforehand introduced designated voting facilities for every nation. 961News has ready a minimalist and complete, but exhaustive record that may assist anybody. Ensure that to test it out.
What first-timers must know:
Electoral processes could be complicated for first-timers, and it’s not suggested to ask anybody for assist. There are staff who’re designated for this course of they usually maintain the total information (and accountability) about any inquiries you may need.
The legislation clearly bans the initiation and termination of the electoral course of with out the total presence of all pertinent staff in addition to representatives of electoral lists. When the attendance is full, the method can start.
You might be solely required to deliver your credentials (aforementioned passport and ID) and perhaps a pen, perhaps. The electoral lists are ready and preprinted by the authority and a blue ballpen will likely be out there. You can’t write or create a personalized record.
Just be sure you preserve your privateness as soon as within the sales space, and that you simply reply no private or elections-related questions that can be utilized to lure you into giving any particulars. The legislation doesn’t permit any type of recording or info alternate within the stations.
The remainder may be very straightforward to determine, elections will happen from 7:00 AM till closing the containers at 10:00 PM.
