Thank you for visiting the web site of the Election Department. Our office is responsible for the planning, conducting and administration of all general elections held in Saint Lucia. We also maintain the voter registration records of eligible citizens and maintain election statistics.
Saint Lucia Electoral Department
Committed to promoting democracy through a fair electoral process.
Voter Registration
Verify that you are registered for elections by using our voter look-up utility. You should contact the Electoral department if there are any errors or discrepancies.
Past Election Results
View past election results and statistics, graphs and charts. Voter percentages, Voter Turnout, Seat allocations in vivid graphical illustrations.
Enrollment Statistics
Statistics enrollment based on voters list, based on constituencies and boundary divisions.
Statistics are available from 1979 – 2016
Statistics are available from 1979 – 2016
Voter Education
Education in support of the electoral process targeted at eligible voters and addresses specific electoral events as well as the general electoral process
Issuance of National ID
Trusted identity is a vital component of a well-functioning society. That’s why improving security, slashing ID fraud helps in creating an infrastructure of trust in our nation.
Issuance of Non Elector ID
These National ID programs are also the opportunity to create a secure digital identity for each cardholder. We are the leading provider of secure, tailor-made ID solutions.
Election Reports and Voters List
We are required by law to publish an official report after each election. Election reports cover the entire elections process from delimitation and the voters’ roll to election day and the results
Election Consultation Services
Consultation services on organizing , facilitating and conducting elections on behalf of Unions, associations and other community groups.
Press Releases and Announcements
NOTICES
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I Qualified To Vote ?
A person is qualified to be registered as an elector for a constituency if, on the qualifying date, he/she:
(a) is a citizen of Saint Lucia; or
(b) is a Commonwealth citizen (other than a citizen of Saint Lucia) who has resided in Saint Lucia for a period of at least three years immediately before the qualifying date and
(c) is eighteen years of age or over; and
(d) has resided in that constituency for a period of at least three months before the qualifying date, or, but for the circumstances entitling him to vote at a Mission, would have been resident at the address at which he was ordinarily resident in that constituency immediately before leaving Saint Lucia.
What if I am not registered in the constituency in which I reside ?
A person whose name appears in any register for a constituency who has changed his address to an address in in another constituency shall notify the Chief Registering Officer on the Form 10 or Form 11, as the case may be, set out in the Schedule, and if the Chief Registering Officer is satisfied as to the identity of the applicant and as to the correctness of the particulars contained in his Form, he shall cause the applicant’s name and his new address, or, as the case may be, new name and address to appear in the register for that constituency.
What if I have changed address within the same constituency in which I reside ?
A person whose name appears in any register who has changed his address within a constituency or who has changed his name may notify the Chief Registering Officer on the Form 10 or Form 11, as the case may be, set out in the Schedule, and if the Chief Registering Officer is satisfied as to the identity of the applicant and as to the correctness of the particulars contained in his Form, he shall cause the applicant’s name and his new address, or, as the case may be, new name and address to appear in the register for that constituency.
Where Do I Vote ?
In accordance with the Elections Act, the Returning Officer places a notice of the poll on each polling station stating the day on which and hours during which the poll will be taken.
As an additional service, the Electoral depart has provided a search database where an elector can locate his or her record to determine the Polling station and location where he would be required to vote.
How Do I Vote ?
The vote at the poll is given by ballot. The Presiding Officer gives the voter a ballot paper and the voter on receiving the ballot paper, shall forthwith proceed into one of the compartments in the polling station and there secretly mark his paper so as to disclose the official mark, and put the ballot paper so folded into the ballot box in the presence of the Presiding Officer.
What happens if i realize I have spoilt my ballot ?
If you spoil the ballot, you should notify the Presiding Officer who will issue you with another ballot paper.
What time do I Vote ?
The poll is opened from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and no longer; however all persons in line at the polling station at 6:00 p.m. are allowed to cast their votes.
What if I am blind and /or incapacitated ?
Blind and incapacitated persons are allowed to vote, if necessary, with the assistance of an accompanying person. The voter makes an application to the Presiding Officer to be allowed on the grounds of blindness or other physical cause to vote with the assistance of a companion. The Presiding Officer requires the voter to declare orally that he/she is so incapacitated that he/she is unable to vote without assistance. Once the Presiding Officer is satisfied, the companion makes a written declaration that he/she has not assisted more than one blind or incapacitated person to vote. The voter is given the ballot paper and proceeds to vote.
What if my name is not on the Voters List ?
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Do’s
- Do ensure that you are registered to vote at the Polling Station which you attend
- Do take your Identification Card to the Polling Station
- Do make all queries to the Presiding Officer after receiving your ballot
- Do mark your ‘X’ clearly in the box
- Do fold your ballot so that your ‘X’ is not shown
Do Not’s
- Do not wear camouflage clothes to the Polling Station
- Do not take your cell phone to the Polling Station
- Do not congregate within the marked 100 yards of the Polling Station
- Do not communicate your vote to anyone in the Polling Station
- Do not seek to influence other voters at the Polling Station
Help Videos
The Voting Process
How to Vote [English]
This video demonstrates the correct voting process as prescribed by the Elections Act. Be sure to pay close attention to the procedure in order to become familiar with the process it requirements and regulations. Your vote counts.
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding the process. This can be done by using the contact form located on the bottom right menu or by telephone at 1758 4523811.
The Ballot
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding the process. This can be done by using the contact form located on the bottom right menu or by telephone at 1758 4523811.
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding the process. This can be done by using the contact form located on the bottom right menu or by telephone at 1758 4523811.