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Most of the changes in the establishment of polling stations and in regulating the flow of voters were planned by the municipalities of the big cities.
- In Vilnius, residents will be able to vote in advance not only at the municipal building on Konstitucijos Avenue, but also at the Vilnius University Health and Sports Center (Saulėtekio al. 26), A. Sakharov Square near the Press Palace and Lukiškės Square in the city center.
- The Vilnius District Municipality will invite voters to four polling stations, in the municipal building on Rinktinės Street, Nemenčinė (Švenčionių St. 12), Rudamina (Vilniaus St. 2) and Lavoriškės (Liepos St. 9).
- In Kaunas, early voting will be organized at the City Hall (Rotušės Sq. 15) and the Kaunas Cultural Center (Kęstučio St. 1).
- Klaip residentsda residents will be invited to the Fisherman’s Palace (Taikos ave. 70) to vote early.
- The Municipality of Anykščiai indicated that it would receive voters in the municipal building and in the Anykščiai Cultural Center, located in A. Baranauskas a. two.
- The municipality of Druskininkai will be waiting for the voters at the Vilniaus 16 Alley house.
- Residents of the Ignalina district will be able to vote at Ateities str. 23 in the building.
- In Kazlų Rūda, voters are welcome at Vytauto str. twenty-one.
- A preliminary vote will be organized for Kupiškánai in Gedimino str. 7 located on the premises.
- Residents of the Lazdijai district pre-voting place will settle in the premises located on Seinų st. 1.
- The municipality of Palanga announced that it is waiting for voters on Gintaro Street. 34 in the marked building.
- The municipality of Radviliškis will organize a preliminary vote at the house marked at 37 Dariaus and Girėno streets.
- In Šakiai, early voting will be organized at Nepriklausomybės st. 8 in the building.
- The Šalčininkai District Municipality promises to receive voters at the Šalčininkai Municipal Building (Vilniaus Street) and Eišiškės (May 19).
- The Šiauliai City Municipality will organize a preliminary vote at the Šiauliai Cultural Center (Aušros Alėja 31).
- Residents of the Šiauliai district can vote in advance at Montvilos str. 4, Šiauliai.
- Voting for voters living in the Švenčionys district will be organized in Vilniaus st. In the building marked 2 in Švenčionys.
- The residents of Utena will be able to vote in advance in the municipality and in the building marked with number 7 of Plaza Utena.
Early voting will be possible in any municipality in the country.
Extended voting time
The CEC also increased the number of early voting days in municipalities. It will take place from October 5 to 8, Monday through Thursday. The working hours of the commissions are also extended by one hour: voters will be able to vote in advance days starting at 7 am. in the morning until 8 pm In the afternoon. This should not only help regulate voter flows and avoid congestion, especially in municipalities in large cities. At the same time, it will be a great opportunity for voters to plan their time, come comfortably to the place of their choice, and fulfill their civic duty.
On October 7, 8 and 9, voting will be held at special points: hospitals, social and welfare institutions and places of execution.
On October 9 and 10, the members of the electoral commissions will organize the voting at the voters’ house. This year, the circle of voters entitled to vote at home has been expanded by two additional groups of people. People who care for the disabled at home and voters in self-isolation due to Covid19 have the right to vote at home. As before, during these Seimas elections, voters aged 70 and over who cannot work due to illness or disability will be able to exercise their right to vote at home.
On the main election day, October 11, voters are invited to express their civic will to their constituencies, which will begin work at 7 p.m. in the morning and voting will last until 8 p.m. In the afternoon.
It is necessary to have an identity document and a protective device that covers the mouth.
The CEC recalls that when voting, voters must bring an identity document, wear a face shield that covers their nose and mouth, and have their own personal pen. For those who forget to bring writing instruments, multiples will be provided at the voting table, which will be periodically disinfected by members of the electoral commissions.
Voters at risk are advised to attend during voting hours in the morning, that is, from 7 am to 9 am, when there are fewer people at the polling stations. It is also advisable not to bring other non-voting persons to the voting table, try not to meet, and maintain a safe distance of at least one meter from members of the electoral commissions and other voters.
The CEC will use election volunteers to ensure the safest environment possible in and near polling stations. These civilians will come to the aid of election organizers to help regulate the flow of incoming voters, take care of the elderly or disabled who have arrived at polling stations, direct voters who have already voted to the next exit (if equipped ) or otherwise help avoid voter confusion. inside the room and prevent the virus from spreading.
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