Public anxiety over duplicate entries on the new voter confirmation list in Dominica has prompted an official response from the country’s Electoral Office, which moved quickly to clarify that the administrative flaw stems from third-party-developed software and is not the result of any improper action by election authorities.
In an official written statement released to the public, Chief Election Officer Anthea Joseph’s team confirmed that election officials had already detected the irregularity and shared the public’s concern over the potential impact on upcoming electoral processes. The office has formally notified the external contractor that built the voter registration software responsible for the glitch, and the contractor has classified the investigation and resolution of the issue as an urgent priority.
Electoral officials emphasized that they are maintaining constant, close oversight of the investigation and remediation process. A further public update will be issued immediately once the problem has been fully resolved to eliminate any remaining irregularities from the voter rolls.
While the office acknowledged that duplicate voter entries represent a serious concern that could undermine public trust in election outcomes, it reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to upholding the integrity of all electoral processes. Officials stressed that every step will be taken to ensure all voting activities are carried out in full compliance with national electoral legislation, with complete transparency and fairness for all participating parties and voters.
In closing, the Electoral Office extended its gratitude to the Dominican public for their patience and understanding as teams work to correct the software error and restore the full accuracy of the voter confirmation list.