At least 93 individuals have already filed their candidacies as of yesterday, a day before today\u2019s deadline to submit nominating petitions for the Nov. 4 general elections.<\/p>\n
Commonwealth Election Commission executive director Robert Guerrero said that individuals seeking public office still have until 6pm tonight to file their nominating petitions.<\/p>\n
The commission is extending its office hours today to accommodate last-minute filers.<\/p>\n
Among those who filed their candidacies yesterday afternoon is attorney Steve Woodruff, who is seeking a Saipan senatorial seat.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
Guerrero reiterated that the drawing of candidates\u2019 numbers is on Tuesday, Aug. 12, while the Election Commission board will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 13, to certify the candidacies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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