The Ministry of Interior of Oman today announced the preliminary voter lists for the fourth term of the Municipal Council elections, which will be held in 2026. These lists are available to the public through the "Intikhab" application and the elections website (elections.om). According to this data, the total number of voters has reached 722,170, of which 356,562 are women. Additionally, in this term, 21,221 individuals have been added to the electoral list.
Details of the Voter Lists
The Ministry of Interior of Oman has stated that any individual or entity that has objections to the names in the preliminary voter lists can submit their request through the elections website within five days of the announcement of the lists. This objection must include documented reasons and relevant documents.
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The Importance of Participation in Elections
The Municipal Council elections in Oman are considered an important political and social event that allows the citizens of this country to participate in local decision-making processes. These elections not only impact urban development and management but also contribute to strengthening local democracy. For this reason, awareness of the voter lists and the ability to review them is of special importance.
Given the significant number of voters and the participation of women in this term, it is expected that the upcoming elections will see broader citizen participation and greater attention to local issues. This could lead to improved quality of urban services and increased accountability of local institutions.
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