The polls will be closing at 7PM and immediately thereafter, the talllying of the ballots will ensue. The first batch of numbers will be posted at approximately 9PM ChST and can be viewed here.
CEC News and Updates
Public Notice
The Commonwealth Election Commission hereby informs the general public that there will be a meeting on November 8, 2016 at 2PM at the Multi-Purpose building in Susupe, Saipan. Click here to view the official public notice.
Early Voting & Polling Place Announcement
Public Law 19-70
Click here to download Public Law 19-70 - "To suspend 1 CMC § 6213, to allow an extended deadline and procedure for absenteee ballots for November 8, 2016 election...
Absentee Ballot Application Now Closed
The application for absentee ballot is now closed effective October 14, 2016.
Deadline for Absentee Voting
The deadline for application for absentee voting by electronic/postal mail is on Friday, October 14, 2016. If you not have submitted your absentee voting application, please do so before October 14.
Absentee Voter Listing Now Available
The Absentee Voter Listing is now available for view. Please click here to view.
Voter Registration Closed
Voter registration is now closed.
Political Activities on Government Time and Property
The CNMI Office of the Public Auditor (OPA) has received numerous complaints about potential violations of CNMI law regarding political activities undertaken by CNMI government employees, on government time and premises, using government resources. We ask you to remind your employees of the absolute prohibition under CNMI law barring any government public officials or public employees from using government time, money or resources for political activity.