PRESS RELEASE BY THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

Casual Election in the Local Council of Pembroke

Nominations of Candidates

The Electoral Commission notifies that it will receive nominations by candidates for the Casual Election to elect a councillor in the Local Council of Pembroke after the resignation of Councillor Raymond Lanzon, up to Thursday 6th August 2026 at noon.

Candidates may submit their nomination personally at the Electoral Office, in-Naxxar as from tomorrow Tuesday 4th August, up to Thursday 6th August 2026, between 10:00am and noon, or online through the link  https://electoral.gov.mt/nominations, as from tomorrow, Tuesday 4th August at 10:00am up to Thursday 6th August, 2026 at noon.

Prospective candidates are advised that they must present their Identity Card. In case of illness or being abroad, the nomination form needs to be submitted by a representative of the candidate. The representative must present a power of attorney drawn up exclusively for this purpose and authenticated by a notary public. A deposit of €90 is applicable with every nomination.

Nomination forms for prospective candidates may be obtained from the Office of the Electoral Commission during nomination days.