According to NEC, the process begins Wednesday 13th and runs until July 25th. It will take place starting 7:00am to 5:00pm.
For a potential independent candidate to be eligible to compete for a seat in parliament, according to the electoral code, they should have 600 signatures of voters supporting the candidate.
Members of Parliament elections are due September 2nd to Rwandans living abroad and September 3rd to those in the country.
For an independent candidate to be able to secure a seat in parliament, they should at least earn 5% of the votes of total voters.
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