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News and events leading up to election day.
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November - 2024
November - 2024
Public Notice - Meeting
November 5, 2024
Multi-Purose Center, Susupe
Pursuant to 1 CMC § 9910 (a) and (b), the Commonwealth Election Commission, hereby gives notice that the Commonwealth Election Commission will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center, in Susupe. Additional information concerning this meeting is available at the Office of the Commonwealth Election Commission Susupe, Saipan.
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October - 2024
October - 2024
Early Voting Begins Tomorrow
October 29, 2024
CEC
Attention Registered Voters: Early Voting Begins Tomorrow!
We would like to remind all registered voters that early voting starts tomorrow! The hours for voting will be from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM each day for the next seven days (October 29 to November 04).
If you know that you will be unable to visit your polling place on Election Day, we encourage you to take advantage of the early voting process.
Please remember to bring an ID with you to help speed up the verification process conducted by election officials.
Important Information:
- Confined Voting: This service is available for individuals who are unable to vote in person due to health reasons. ONLY family members are allowed to request confined voting for their relatives. Please note that requests for this service must be made by 12:00 PM each day.
- Curbside Voting: Curbside voting is available exclusively for elderly and disabled voters. We kindly ask that this service be used only by those who truly need it to ensure a smooth experience and prevent congestion at polling locations.
We appreciate your cooperation and encourage everyone to participate in the electoral process!
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October - 2024
October - 2024
Early Voting & Polling Place Announcement
October 29, 2024
CEC
This is to inform all CNMI Voters that pursuant to 1 CMC §6222 and §6224, the 2024 General Election Early Voting period for the 1st Senatorial District of Rota, the 2nd Senatorial District of Tinian & Aguiguan and the 3rd Senatorial District of Saipan & the Northern Islands will commence on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, and end on Monday, November 4, 2024. The polling places for all 3 Senatorial Districts will open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. each day, inclusive of weekends and holidays. The polling places for the Early Voting period are as follows:
| Northern Islands ONLY |
September 21, 2024, through October 17, 2024, at Commonwealth Election Commission Conference room, Susupe, Saipan |
| 1st Senatorial District- ROTA | Rota-DPS-Command Building, Songsong Village (for residents of Rota, Saipan, Tinian & Northern Islands temporarily on Rota) |
| 2nd Senatorial District- TINIAN |
Tinian Public Library, San Jose Tinian (for residents of Rota, Saipan, Tinian & Northern Islands temporarily on Tinian) |
| 3rd Senatorial District- SAIPAN | Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center, Susupe (for residents of Rota, Saipan, Tinian & Northern Islands temporarily on Saipan) |
In addition, pursuant to 1 CMC § 6105 (c), the CEC hereby announces the designated polling places for the upcoming November 5th, 2024 General Election. The polling places for the general election will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. The polling places are as follows:
| Election District | Polling Place |
| Precinct 1A (San Antonio Area) | Hopwood Junior High School Cafeteria (Football field entrance) |
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Precinct 1B-1 (San Vicente/Dandan Area) 1B-2 (San Vicente/Dandan Area) |
Dandan Middle School Cafeteria (Dandan baseball/softball field entrance) |
| Precinct 1C (Koblerville Area) | Koblerville Elementary School (Cafeteria) |
| Precinct 2 (Chalan Kanoa/Susupe Area) | Joeten/Kiyu Public Library (Front entrance) |
| Precinct 3A (San Jose/Oleai) | Oleai Elementary School Cafeteria (Front entrance) |
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Precinct 3B-1 (Garapan Area) 3B-2 (Garapan Area)
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Garapan Elementary School Cafeteria (Northern entrance) |
| Precinct 4A (Tanapag Area) | Tanapag Youth Center (Main entrance) |
| Precinct 4B (San Roque/As Matius Area) | Gregorio T. Camacho Elementary School Cafeteria (Main) |
| Precinct 4C (Capitol Hill Area) | Jesus P. Mafnas Legislative Building (House Chamber) |
| Precinct 4D (Northern Islands) | Alamagan, Pagan and Agrigan |
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Precinct 5-1 (Kagman Area) 5-2 (Kagman Area) |
Chacha Oceanview Middle School (Cafeteria) |
| Precinct 6 (Tinian & Aguiguan) | Tinian Elementary School Cafeteria (Cafeteria) |
| Precinct 7 (Rota) | Rota-NMC Room B-2 (Main entrance) |
As mandated by 1 CMC §6218 (a), voters must ensure that they bring with them a pictured ID as they will be required to present it in order to be issued a ballot at the polls. For more information, please contact the Commonwealth Election Commission at 235-8683(VOTE).
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October - 2024
October - 2024
Announcement to Absentee Voters
October 2, 2024
CEC
The Commonwealth Election Commission would like to clarify any confusion regarding the postmark date for absentee voters. Pursuant to 1 CMC § 6213, Absentee Voting: Counting Ballots (a), an absentee ballot must be received by the Commission no later than the date of the election, November 5, 2024.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
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October - 2024
October - 2024
Public Notice - Meeting
October 17, 2024
CEC
Pursuant to 1 CMC § 9910 (a) and (b), the Commonwealth Election Commission, hereby gives notice that the Commonwealth Election Commission will meet at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center, in Susupe. Additional information concerning this meeting is available at the Office of the Commonwealth Election Commission Susupe, Saipan.
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September - 2024
September - 2024
Public Notice - Meeting
September 27, 2024
CEC
Pursuant to 1 CMC § 9910 (a) and (b), the Commonwealth Election Commission, hereby gives notice that the Commonwealth Election Commission will meet at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 01, 2024, at the Commonwealth Election Commission Office, in Susupe. Additional information concerning this meeting is available at the Office of the Commonwealth Election Commission Susupe, Saipan.
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September - 2024
September - 2024
Sample Ballots
September 23, 2024
CEC
The CEC has prepared sample ballots for the upcoming General Election in November. The sample ballots contain information about candidates, precincts, and the election date. To view the sample ballots, please download it below.
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September - 2024
September - 2024
Public Announcement - Early Voting
September 18, 2024
CEC
Early Voting for Northern Islands will commence from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm on the following dates and locations listed below:
1. September 21st - October 17th 2024
• Location: CEC Office, Susupe
2. October 18th - November 4th 2024
• Location: Multi-Purpose Center, Susupe.
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August - 2024
August - 2024
Absentee Voting Application Now Open
August 22, 2024
CEC
The CEC would like to inform the voting public that the absentee voting application is now open. Please click the link below to start your application.
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August - 2024
August - 2024
Public Notice - Meeting Agenda
August 17, 2024
CEC
Pursuant to 1 CMC § 9910 (a) and (b), the Commonwealth Election Commission, hereby gives notice that the Commonwealth Election Commission will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2024, at the Commonwealth Election Commission Office, in Susupe. Additional information concerning this meeting is available at the Office of the Commonwealth Election Commission Susupe, Saipan.
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August - 2024
August - 2024
Public Notice - Meeting Agenda
August 12, 2024
CEC
Pursuant to 1 CMC § 9910 (a) and (b), the Commonwealth Election Commission, hereby gives notice that the Commonwealth Election Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, via Zoom (Meeting ID: 560 783 6740 ). Additional information concerning this meeting is available at the Office of the Commonwealth Election Commission Susupe, Saipan.
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August - 2024
August - 2024
Public Notice - Meeting Agenda
August 5, 2024
CEC
Pursuant to 1 CMC § 9910 (a) and (b), the Commonwealth Election Commission, hereby gives notice that the Commonwealth Election Commission will meet at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center, in Susupe. Additional information concerning this meeting is available at the Office of the Commonwealth Election Commission Susupe, Saipan.
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August - 2024
August - 2024
Rota Special Election - Early Voting & Polling Place Announcement
August 2, 2024
CEC
This is to inform all Precinct 7 Voters that pursuant to 1 CMC §6222 and §6224, the 2024 Special Election Early Voting period for the 1st Senatorial District of Rota, will commence on Wednesday, August 07, 2024 and end on Tuesday August 13, 2024. The polling place will open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. each day, including weekends and holidays. The polling place for the Early Voting period will be at the following location:
1st Senatorial District- ROTA Rota-DPS Command Building, Songsong Village
In addition, pursuant to 1 CMC § 6105 (c), the CEC hereby announces the designated polling places for the upcoming August 14th, 2024 Special Election. The polling place for the Special Election will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. The polling place will be at the following location:
Election District Polling Place
Precinct 7 (Rota) Rota-NMC Room B-1 (Main entrance)
As mandated by 1 CMC §6218, voters must ensure that they bring with them a pictured ID as they will be required to present it in order to be issued a ballot at the polls. For more information, please contact the Commonwealth Election Commission at 235-8683(VOTE).
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July - 2024
July - 2024
Public Notice
July 18, 2024
CEC
Pursuant to 1 CMC § 9910 (a) and (b), the Commonwealth Election Commission, hereby gives notice that the Commonwealth Election Commission will meet at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the Commonwealth Election Commission Office, in Susupe. Additional information concerning this meeting is available at the Office of the Commonwealth Election Commission Susupe, Saipan.
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Jul - 2024
Jul - 2024
Letter from Governor
July 16, 2024
CEC
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Jul - 2024
Jul - 2024
Rota Special Election
July 16, 2024
CEC
This is to inform the General Public of the First Senatorial District - Precinct 7 (Rota) that the Commonwealth Election Commission will conduct a Special Election for the vacancy on the Board of Education.
In accordance of 1 CMC § 2263(b) a Special Election must be conducted within 30 days after the vacancy is declared.
Download Absentee Ballot for Special Election - CLOSED
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as of September 27, 2024
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as of October 16, 2024
as of October 16, 2024
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Percent voted in General Election 2022
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