PRESS RELEASE BY THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION Casual Election in the Local Council of Ir-Rabat (Malta)

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 Ir-Rabat (Malta) after the death of Councillor Nazju Cassar, up to Wednesday 19th August 2026 at noon. 

Candidates may submit their nomination personally at the Electoral Office, In-Naxxar as from next Monday, 17 th August, up to Wednesday 19th August, 2026, between 10:00am and 12:00 noon, or online through the link  https://electoral.gov.mt/nominations, as from next Monday 17th August at 10:00am up to Wednesday 19th 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.