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Vote transfer troubles – ECJ to probe claims that scrutineer absences blocking some electors’ from going to polls where they now reside

· 1 min read· 3 weeks ago

The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) is investigating reports that some electors, particularly in St Mary, have been unable to transfer their votes despite repeated attempts over several years. Central to the issue is the verification process for voter transfers, which requires Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) staff to be accompanied by scrutineers representing the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the People’s National Party when they visit an elector’s new address.

According to the ECJ, the transfer cannot be completed unless the new residence is verified.

Vote transfer troubles - ECJ to probe claims that scrutineer absences blocking some electors’ from going to polls where they now reside
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The story is part of ongoing coverage in the Caribbean category, reported by Lead Stories and shared here for readers following developments in this space.

Diajem Global Black News will continue to follow this story and update readers as more information becomes available. For the original reporting and further detail, see the source link below.

Source: Lead Stories | Published: Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:07:34

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