Egypt’s National Election Authority has
given the green light to those who are looking to run in the elections for the
Senate, slated for August, to have medical check-ups at health ministry
hospitals.
According to a statement on Monday, those seeking to nominate themselves can
have the required medical examinations and tests at hospitals and laboratories
designated by the health ministry, from Monday.
The announcement comes a few days after the NEA said Senate elections would
take place on 11-12 August, with Egyptians abroad set to cast their ballots on
9-10 August.
Candidates can register between 11 and 18 July, the results of the first round
of voting will be announced on 19 August. Second round votes will be on 8-9
September, while the final results will be announced on 16 September, the NEA
said.
The authority also said that health guidelines and physical distancing will be
enforced at all polling stations.
The Senate will have 300 seats, one third of which will be elected via the
individual candidacy system, another third through the closed party list
system, and the final third to be named by the president.
The terms will last for five years, the Senate elections will be followed by
elections for the House of Representatives.
Source: Al Ahram Online
