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Candidates can be out of country: OEC

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By Marieta Heidi Ilalio 13 August 2025, 9:00PM

A candidate's absence from the country during polling and counting will not affect their candidacy. Electoral Commissioner Tuiafelolo Alexander Stanley said only death and court challenges can remove candidates from the list.

By Marieta Heidi Ilalio 13 August 2025, 9:00PM

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