The National Independent Authority for Elections has announced that electoral lists registered hundreds of thousands of new voters following an exceptional review of registration for the election of members of the National People's Assembly on July 2, 2026. The Authority released the results in a statement detailing the increase, confirming the expansion of the voter base. The exceptional review of registration in the electoral lists was specifically conducted in preparation for the upcoming election of members of the National People's Assembly. The number of registered voters rose from 24,503,060 to 24,727,041 after the review. This represents an increase of 223,981 voters. The full process aimed to update and expand the voter base ahead of the upcoming elections, ensuring a more inclusive and accurate electoral roll.
New Registrations Detailed
The recent voter registration process was meticulously designed to capture all eligible citizens. It included citizens who reached 18 years of age on election day, alongside new voters who had never registered previously. This critical update allowed for the inclusion of these newly eligible individuals. A total of 27,234 individuals were registered after reaching the age of 18 by election day, marking their first opportunity to participate in the democratic process. 291,584 new individuals who had never registered before were added to the voter rolls, significantly expanding the electorate. The process also accounted for individuals who changed their place of residence, ensuring their registration reflected their current living situation.
The review also accounted for changes in voter status, reflecting the dynamic nature of the population. The number of registered individuals due to a change of residence totaled 223,928, noting the mobility of the electorate. Concurrently, the Authority removed 52,554 individuals from the rolls due to death, a necessary step to maintain the accuracy of the voter list. An additional 2,522 individuals were removed from the voter lists because they had lost their voting rights, ensuring only legally qualified citizens remain on the rolls.
Voter Roll Adjustments
The voter registration process also included a full update of voter data and their registered places of residence. This key step involved a thorough verification of existing records. Legally unqualified cases were simultaneously removed from the rolls to ensure accuracy and integrity of the electoral system. The National Independent Authority for Elections reported that 263,689 individuals were removed from the voter lists due to a change of residence during this period, reflecting the administrative adjustments required. The extensive adjustments aim to maintain precise and current electoral records in preparation for the July 2 elections, providing a reliable foundation for the democratic process. The entire process of updating voter data and places of residence, alongside the removal of unqualified cases, shows the Authority's commitment to electoral fairness.
Pre and Post-Review Figures
Before the exceptional review, the number of voters registered inside the country stood at 23,633,818. Concurrently, the national community residing abroad accounted for 869,242 voters. Following the full review process, the figures for voters within the country increased to 23,872,756. This adjustment reflects the additions and removals made during the registration period, resulting in a net increase for domestic voters. However, the number of voters from the national community residing abroad saw a decrease, settling at 854,285 after the review. These updated statistics represent the final voter roll figures as compiled by the National Independent Authority for Elections ahead of the upcoming July 2 elections, providing a clear picture of the electorate for the election of members of the National People's Assembly.
