News Today: Preference Numbers of Candidates for General Elections

The Election Commission has announced that the preference numbers of all candidates contesting the 2024 General Elections in Sri Lanka’s 22 districts will be released today. These preference numbers are critical for voters to identify their chosen candidates in the upcoming Parliamentary Election.

The Commission confirmed that it has already received the preference numbers for all candidates contesting the election from the relevant districts. A spokesperson for the Election Commission explained that after verifying the accuracy of these numbers, the documents will be resubmitted to the District Secretaries for final confirmation.

This process ensures transparency and fairness in the electoral system. According to the Election Commission, the entire process of issuing the preference numbers for candidates in all districts is expected to be completed by the end of today. Voters can expect this information to be available soon, allowing them to prepare for the upcoming General Elections.