Election candidates can apply as from 7 May<\/p>\n
The Electoral Commissioners notify that they will receive online nominations through the website www.electoral.gov.mt<\/a> by candidates for the forthcoming General Election. Online applications may be submitted from 9am of Thursday, 7 May, till 7pm (Malta time) of Monday, 11 May, 2026. Step-by-step guidelines are available on the website. Candidates who opt not to settle their €90 deposit online must ensure that they do so by hand by not later than 7pm of 11 May, 2026.<\/p>\n The Electoral Commissioners also notify that they will be in attendance to receive nominations at their Office in the Counting Hall Complex at Naxxar, on Thursday 7, Friday 8, Saturday 9, Sunday 10 and Monday 11 May, 2026, from 9am to 1pm and from 3pm to 7pm<\/p>\n Prospective candidates are advised to present their identity card and that the top section of the nomination form should reflect the details of the candidate as shown in the electoral register published on 1 May, 2026. In case of illness or being abroad, the nomination form needs to be submitted by a representative of the candidate. The representative must supply a specific power of attorney authenticated by a notary public or a Commissioner of Oaths. A deposit of €90 is applicable.<\/p>\n Application forms for prospective candidates may be obtained from the Office of the Electoral Commission as from today and during nomination days. Forms may also be downloaded from the Electoral Commission’s website at https:\/\/electoral.gov.mt\/nominations<\/a>.<\/p>\n Candidates may wish to note that the taking of photo or video images during the submission of the nominations is restricted.<\/p>\n Objections to nominations shall be received at the same office during the days and hours established for nominations as well as on Tuesday 12 May, 2026, during the same hours.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n