MEC Releases Voters Roll; 7.2 Million to Decide Malawi’s Future

MEC Chairperson disclosed the figures during a meeting with political party delegates, revealing that 4,114,720 (70.8%) of the registered voters are women, while 3,088,670 (60%) are men.

The Commission will publish a disaggregated breakdown of the register including data on youth, persons with disabilities, and first-time voters on its official website by July 14, 2025.

Using the voter registration data, MEC will determine the number of polling stations based on a standard ratio of 600 voters per station. The final list of polling centers will be gazetted and shared with electoral stakeholders.

With the voters’ register now complete, the Commission is moving closer to finalizing logistical plans for a smooth election process.

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