Ahead of the July 31 senatorial by-election in Bong, two candidates are leading opinion polls conducted by the two biggest community radio stations in the county in terms of coverage.
OP-ED: Uniform Elections for the Legislature
The Senate recently passed a bill requiring lawmakers to resign from their positions when contesting other vacancies in the National Legislature.
Elections Commission Launches Civic Education for Bong’s Senatorial By-election
National Elections Commission will engage in a robust civic education campaign in all parts of Bong to help voters understand the processes and events leading to the senatorial by-election in the county.
Senate Passes Eligibility Bill for Sitting Lawmakers
Members of the Liberian Senate have voted to pass a bill prohibiting lawmakers from contesting any by-elections in the legislature while still serving as members of the same branch of government.
NEC Begins Replacing Damaged and Lost Voter Cards in Bong
The National Elections Commission has begun replacing lost and damaged voter identification cards for the senatorial by-election in Bong.
Rep. Yekeh Kolubah Says Weah Violated Constitution
Rep. Yekeh Kolubah of Montserrado’s eighth district says he will pursue a writ of prohibition at the Supreme Court in the course of the week to halt the pending by-elections slated for Montserrado and Bong.
NEC Says Senatorial By-elections Will Be Postponed
The National Elections Commission has said it will not be possible to conduct senatorial by-elections for Montserrado and Bong within the constitutional time frame.
Nimba Representation Complete in Legislature as Rep. Kargon is Inducted
All 11 Nimba lawmakers are now fully represented at the 54th National Legislature following the official certification of the final representative-elect from the October 10 representative elections.