Dominica’s electoral authorities have reported a significant public response to the ongoing voter confirmation initiative, with more than 10,500 citizens having already submitted their applications since the process commenced on October 15, 2025. Chief Elections Officer Anthea Joseph disclosed these figures while emphasizing the critical importance of electoral participation in the democratic process.
Joseph characterized voter engagement as both a fundamental democratic right and a essential civic duty, urging citizens not to delay their confirmation until the final deadline in October 2026. She specifically encouraged early participation, noting that the procedure requires minimal documentation: either a Dominican passport, Social Security Card, or valid driver’s license, accompanied by a witness from the applicant’s registered polling district.
In a significant transparency measure, the Electoral Office has published the initial confirmation list dated January 15 on its official website. This document contains the names of all individuals whose applications have been successfully processed and approved to date. Joseph clarified that the verification process operates on an ongoing, randomized basis across all constituencies without preferential treatment of any electoral district.
The Chief Elections Officer addressed concerns from applicants who have completed the confirmation process but do not yet see their names on the current list, explaining that the system reviews applications continuously rather than in batches. She assured citizens that approved applications will automatically appear on subsequent monthly updates, with refreshed lists scheduled for publication on the 15th of each month. The public is encouraged to monitor these regular updates through the official electoral website channels.