Belarus prepares for local council elections

10 января 2014
The election campaign is already underway. At a meeting in Mogilev, Central Election Commission Head Lidia Yermoshina urged journalists and Internet media representatives to actively promote voting among citizens. District election commissions have already been formed; precinct ones will be established no later than February 5. Nomination of candidates will begin on January 12. The elections to local councils are scheduled for March 23 and will take place at any voter turnout. To win, the candidates have to get the majority of votes.