Frequently Asked Questions
General FAQ
How many constituencies are there?
What are the largest constituencies?
How many candidates can win in each constituency?
How often is a General Election held?
Can anyone run in General Election?
What is a bye-election?
What is Nomination Day?
Do I have to be registered to vote?
Why does a voter have to register?
Can I vote if I will be off the island or in hospital on polling day?
Where do I go to vote on Election Day?
Do I need identification in order to vote?
How long are the polling stations open?
Are votes counted before the polls close?
How are the votes counted?
How many Members of Parliament are there?
When does the House of Assembly meet?
Nomination Day FAQ
When are Nominations accepted?
What is the format required for Nominations?
Is there a fee to run in a parliamentary election?
Will I receive the deposit of $250.00 back?
As a candidate am I allowed to have representatives within the polling station?
What is the 7-meter line?
What is a Writ of Election?
What are some of the important dates to remember in a run-up to an election?
Do I have to disclose my interest in government contracts?
Municipal Elections FAQ
What legislation governs the Bermuda Municipal Elections?
What is a Business Ratepayers' election?
What is a Municipal Residents' election?
What is a Mayoral election?
How will the proportion of candidate for each election be chosen?
Who is considered a business ratepayer?
When does registration for the election open and close?
If I have a business in the City of Hamilton or the Town of St. George, can I vote in the Municipal election?
How do I register my business to vote?
How do I register to vote as a resident of the Municipality?
Who can I nominate to vote for my company?
Can I vote if I am no longer the owner or occupier of a valuation unit?
Can a subsidiary of a Holding company nominate someone for each of their subsidiaries?
I own a residence within the Municipality but I do not live there, am I entitled to vote?
If I own multiple buildings in a municipal area can I nominate someone to vote for me for each of these buildings?
Can I nominate someone who is not a Bermudian to vote on my behalf as my business ratepayer nominee?
Once a business ratepayer or a municipal resident is registered to vote for municipal elections, do they need to re-register every year?
Can I change my nominee before an election?
Can I nominate someone who is voting for another business?
As a resident ratepayer can I nominate someone to vote?