Counting of Egyptian expats’ votes in 2024 Presidential Elections starts in New Zealand

CAIRO – 3 December 2023: The National Election Authority (NEA) said on Sunday that the counting of votes from Egyptians living abroad in the 2024 Presidential Elections has commenced in Wellington, New Zealand, after three days of overseas balloting.

Executive director of the NEA Ahmed Bendari said 103 voting stations at Egyptian embassies and consulates worldwide are still receiving expats wishing to participate in the presidential election.

Thirty-three balloting stations will open to voters in the coming hours due to global time differences, Bendari said.

He added that vote counting will be carried out by the Egyptian diplomatic missions under the supervision of the NEA. Results of the votes will then be sent to the NEA headquarters in Cairo, Bendari noted.

The final results of the presidential election will be announced according to the set time, Bendari said.

The marathon is held between four contenders, including incumbent President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of the Egyptian Social Democratic Party Farid Zahran, President of Al Wafd Party Abdel-Sanad Yamama, and President of the Republican People's Party Hazem Omar.

The final result will be announced on December 18 if no run-off is required. Voting inside the country will take place from 10-12 December.

It is the last day of voting in the 2024 Presidential Elections for Egyptians living abroad! You have until Sunday 9 PM, local time in your country, to go to your embassy or consulate and make your voice heard.

Egyptians all over the world have cast their ballots in 121 countries to choose their leader for the next 6 years.

The voting has already wrapped up in countries like New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea.

Don’t forget to check the National Election Authority’s website to find out where to cast your vote in your country of residence. Let your voice be counted!