Election campaigning stage to launch in Belarus today

12 августа 2016

Registration of parliamentary candidates finished yesterday, with 630 applications submitted. The exact number of contenders for deputy seats will be announced shortly.

Draws for TV and radio airtime will continue today at district commissions.

Starting today, the candidates can start planning meetings with voters in designated areas. The registered candidates have the right to open personal account for voluntary donations and funding their election campaigns. The maximum amount is 1,000 base units, or 21,000 rubles.