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According to CNS member Gitana Matiekuvienė, the extremely small number of people registered to vote could be due to a lack of information.
“First of all, there is probably a lack of information for people that no one will come to them to vote, that they need to register. I also think maybe someone expects the self-isolation to end on Sunday, “he said Saturday.
When asked if he did not see the responsibility of the Central Election Commission due to lack of information, G. Matiekuvienė stated that the commission “could have done more by informing the people.”
“I think there is just a lack of emphasis on people in isolation having to make a request that they want to vote for self-isolation. I think it is necessary to emphasize this moment, ”he said.
On Saturday, the Central Election Commission urged those in isolation to register to vote at home by filling out a special form, writing an email or making a phone call.
The special form can be downloaded at: https://bit.ly/2Ge2VEF. The completed form must be sent to an email address [email protected].
According to the CCA, if people in self-isolation do not have the opportunity to print the application form at home, it is sufficient for them to write an email to the specified address.
The letter must indicate the name, surname, declared place of residence, the reason for self-isolation. The person must also confirm that they agree to the CEC and the National Center for Public Health processing personal data for the purpose of compiling voter lists.
If a voter in self-isolation does not have access to the Internet, a request to vote at home can be made by calling the short number 1855.
Upon receipt of the completed forms or emails, the CEC will contact the NVSC to verify the information, which will report whether the requesting voter has been diagnosed with COVID-19, is suspected of being ill, has been in contact with the patient, or has returned from abroad.
Depending on these characteristics, the CEC will inform the members of the electoral commissions who vote at home so that they are prepared to use personal protective equipment and can properly and safely carry out the voting process at home with a person in self-isolation.
Voters must submit such applications by October 7 (inclusive) prior to the first round and by October 21 (inclusive) prior to the second ballot.
Voters who do not vote in the constituency in which they are included should submit this form by October 6. (inclusive) before the first round and until October 20. (inclusive) prior to reassessment.
According to the latest NVSC data, there are currently 27,332 people in solitary confinement.
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