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93 candidates on the eve of today’s filing deadline
At least 93 individuals have already filed their candidacies as of yesterday, a day before today’s deadline to submit nominating petitions for the Nov. 4 general elections.
Commonwealth Election Commission executive director Robert Guerrero said that individuals seeking public office still have until 6pm tonight to file their nominating petitions.
The commission is extending its office hours today to accommodate last-minute filers.
Among those who filed their candidacies yesterday afternoon is attorney Steve Woodruff, who is seeking a Saipan senatorial seat.
The Election Commission is also reminding CNMI residents that are U.S. citizens and who would like to register to vote for the Nov. 4 general elections that the last day to register is Sept. 5.
To register, visit the Commonwealth Election Commission office in Susupe, which is open from Monday to Friday, except holidays, from 8am to 4pm, and on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm.
On the last day of registration on Friday, Sept. 5, the Commission office will be open until 6pm. For more information, call 664-VOTE (8683) or visit www.votecnmi.gov.mp.
Guerrero reiterated that the drawing of candidates’ numbers is on Tuesday, Aug. 12, while the Election Commission board will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 13, to certify the candidacies.
