Ballot papers, spoilt votes and results: What you need to know to vote this Sunday
A concise, practical guide to voting in this Sunday’s presidential election. It explains how to complete ballot papers correctly, what constitutes a spoilt vote, polling hours, ID and postal-vote rules, and how votes are counted and announced. The piece also outlines options for non-participation and places the 2026 presidential contest in its wider democratic and policy context.
CNE urges candidates to refrain from campaigning on election day
In a statement, the CNE also reminded that actions which could amount to electoral campaigning on election day, up until the close of the polls, are prohibited by law.
