Topic: voter registration
Cayman’s voter turnout is among the world’s highest
The Cayman Islands consistently ranks among the world’s top performers in voter turnout, far outpacing most Caribbean nations and even the United States and Canada.
Last-minute voter applications pour into Elections Office
Cayman's Elections Office was flooded by applications on the final day of voter registration as hundreds sought to beat the deadline.
‘Heightened vigilance’ after claims of voter-registration fraud
The Elections Office has said there will be "heightened vigilance" in verifying voter registration and change-of-circumstances forms following claims of attempts by some people to fraudulently vote in districts where they do not reside.
Opinion: Cayman’s democratic deficit
Since the very dawn of democracy, threats to its continual survival have never been far below the surface. So how does Cayman’s democracy look?
‘Grey vote’ could decide Cayman’s general election
Low voter-registration numbers for Cayman's young people are a growing concern for elections officials who look to have the widest cross section of the population participate in next year's general election.
Early start for Elections Office amid busy regional polling season
The Elections Office has kicked off preparations early for Cayman's polls, set for next April, due to increased demand for ballot-related materials with a number of regional general elections set for later this year and into 2025.
Elections Office kicks off voter-registration drive ahead of referendum
The Elections Office has said it will start a voter-registration drive this weekend in anticipation of government's planned vote on gambling and legalising small quantities of cannabis.
Voter registration deadline extended
Potential voters have been given an extra two weeks to register to vote in the May 2021 election.
Elections Office extends opening hours
The Elections Office is extending its opening hours to give voters more time to register and collect voter IDs.
Eligible Caymanians urged to register to vote
Any eligible Caymanians wanting to vote in the General Election on 26 May 2021 have only until 4 Jan. 2021 to register. The next interim deadline to register to vote is Thursday 1 Oct.
Voter registration ramping up
Elections Supervisor Wesley Howell said he has seen an increase in voters signing up to get on the electors’ roll for the 2021 elections and he’s attributing it to community activity.
Commission: Voter registration rules may not comply with human rights
Current rules that require Caymanian voters to be resident in the islands for at least two out of four years before the last registration date before an election may not comply with the European Convention on Human Rights.
ICCI students hold voter registration drive
Thirteen people registered to vote Friday evening during a drive by students of the International College of the Cayman Islands to get new voters signed up.
Court case a reminder that voter registration a ‘constant process’
Caymanians who register to vote in the territory may not be allowed to maintain that voting status, depending on their place of residence, according to a recent ruling from the electoral revising officer.
New registering officer for West Bay
Bethany Powery-Ebanks has been appointed the new registering officer for West Bay by the Elections Office.
Record voter registration expected
The number of registered voters in the Cayman Islands has not changed much in the last three years, but Elections Supervisor Wesley Howell expects that to change when “election fever” starts to hit the islands ahead of the next general election.
Dec. 31 deadline for election registration
All eligible Cayman Islands voters who wish to participate in the May 24, 2017 general election must meet a Dec. 31, 2016 registration deadline to get on the voters’ list, the elections office announced Tuesday.
Elections Office targets young voters at UCCI
With elections slated for next year, registering officers from the Cayman Islands Elections Office visited the University College of the Cayman Islands last week to encourage young Caymanians to register to vote.
