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The Elections Act 2017 QUESTION #9438
Question 1
Under Section 76(1) [as amended 2023], a candidate may appoint how many voters in the constituency as election agents? And at the time of consolidation of results, how many agents are authorized to be present?
  • Two agents; one agent at consolidation
  • Five agents; two agents at consolidation
  • Three agents; one agent at consolidation✔️
  • Four agents; two agents at consolidation
Correct Answer Explanation
Section 76(1) as substituted by the 2023 amendment states: 'A candidate may appoint three voters in the constituency as his election agents... at the time of consolidation of results, only one agent shall be present as authorized by a candidate.'