RMI Electoral Administration

09/05/2026

List of Electoral Districts which have candidate nominations FILED for DELEGATE SEATS in the upcoming ConCon Election on July 10, filed as of May 08 2026, 5:00pm RMI time;

Laajrak in etan aelon ko ewor rekar KADRELON aer pepa in erom ri jibadrek nan JEA KO AN DELEGATE ilo Ekalel ne an ConCon ilo July 10, ke etobar tok May 8, 2026, 5 awa jota:

07/05/2026

07/05/2026

16/04/2026

13/04/2026

07/04/2026

Polling Steps for Voters

1. Arrival at Polling Place
Voter enters the polling place during official hours (7am–7pm).

Queue Controller ensures orderly lines and gives priority to elderly, disabled, or pregnant voters.

2. Identity Verification
Voter List & Ink Officer checks fingers for indelible ink.

Voter presents identification.

Officer verifies voter’s name on the Ward or Master Voter List.

Voter signs the Voter List (this signature is treated as an affidavit).

3. Ink Application
Officer applies indelible ink to the left little finger (or alternative if missing).

This prevents multiple voting.

4. Issuance of Ballot Papers
Ballot Paper Issuer provides:

White ballot papers for Nitijela and Local Government elections.

Blue ballot paper for the Referendum.

Issuer explains the voting process and, if necessary, issues Challenged Votes or Tendered Ballot Papers.

5. Voting in Secret
Voter proceeds to the voting booth.

Marks ballot papers according to instructions.

Assistance is permitted if requested, but secrecy of the vote must be maintained.

6. Depositing Ballots
Voter places all marked ballot papers (Nitijela, Local Government, Referendum) into the single mixed ballot box.

Polling Assistant ensures ballots are deposited correctly.

7. Exit
Voter leaves the polling place.

Police officer ensures no campaigning within 100 feet and maintains order.

✅ Key Safeguards

Secrecy of the ballot is strictly maintained.

Indelible ink ensures one vote per voter.

Police presence guarantees security and lawful conduct.

EBMs oversee all procedures and report irregularities.

21/03/2026

Financing of Electoral Processes (FoEP) workshop, Auckland, New Zealand, March 17-19, 2026. Thanks to the NZEC and UNDP for delivering and hosting this informative workshop. On behalf of RMIEA and the MOCIA, kommool tata!

19/02/2026

Download Voter Registration Form, Fill out completely & sign it before a Public Notary, or an Election Board Member in your area. Email directly to: [email protected]; or bring it personally to the RMIEA Office, Alele Building, Uliga, Majuro. Also submit this Voter Registration Form along with a valid photo ID, (Drivers License, National ID, Passport etc.) birth certificate, & social security no. Deadline to submit: December 31, 2026 at 5:00PM. Call 456-6594 or 625-8713, or email directly for more information. Thank you.

28/01/2026

🌊 RMIEA Announcement 🌊
The Republic of the Marshall Islands Electoral Administration is calling for Election Board Members (EBMs) for the 2027 General Election on November 15, 2027.
📍 Positions Available:
• 2 EBMs for Arrak Ward
• 2 EBMs for Rongrong Ward
👉 Interested? Apply today!
• 📧 Email: [email protected]
• ☎️ Call: 692-625-8713 / 692-456-6594
• 🏢 Visit: RMIEA Office, Alele-Museum Building, Ground Floor, Uliga, PO Box 1078, Majuro, MH 96960