The names of the 915 validly nominated candidates for the 2011 District Council Election and their numbers on the ballot papers determined by drawing lots were gazetted today.
Candidates in 76 of the 412 constituencies in the 18 districts have been returned uncontested while a total of 839 candidates will compete for the remaining 336 seats in the polling on November 6.
A total of 452 ordinary polling stations and 25 dedicated polling stations will be open that day for about 2.9 million electors listed on the 2011 electoral roll to cast their votes. About 660,000 registered electors in the uncontested constituencies do not have to vote.
The ordinary polling stations and the three dedicated polling stations set up at police stations will be open from 7.30am to 10.30pm. The 22 dedicated polling stations set up in penal institutions, for security reasons, will open from 9am to 4pm.
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