The Dominica Trade Union Congress (DTUC) has urged eligible voters across the island to ensure they are confirmed or registered before the October 14, 2026 deadline, as the national voter confirmation exercise continues to attract public attention.
The call from the DTUC, one of the country's main labour bodies, comes after months of debate over the exercise, which requires voters to verify their details with the Electoral Commission. The union said it was speaking up because the right to vote is a fundamental democratic entitlement and no eligible citizen should lose it through a missed deadline.
Under the confirmation process, voters whose names appear on the register are being asked to confirm their particulars, including their address and constituency. Those who fail to do so by the deadline risk being removed from the list used on polling day. The DTUC said its members and their families should treat the exercise as a priority in the coming months.
The union's intervention adds weight to a process that has already been the subject of public comment. Questions have been raised about access to confirmation centres, the pace of the exercise and whether enough has been done to reach Dominicans in remote communities and in the diaspora. The DTUC did not detail specific complaints, but its statement signals that concern extends beyond partisan circles.
Voter registration and confirmation are administered by the Electoral Commission, which has been conducting the exercise across constituencies. Eligible voters are typically required to present identification and confirm their details in person. The Commission has not indicated any change to the October 14, 2026 deadline.
For Dominica, where general elections are closely contested and every constituency matters, the accuracy of the register is a sensitive matter. A voter who is removed for non-confirmation cannot cast a ballot until the situation is regularised, which is why the DTUC is pressing for early action rather than last-minute rushes.
The DTUC said it would continue to encourage its members to complete the process and to assist those who need guidance. It also called on the authorities to ensure that confirmation points are accessible and that information about the exercise is widely circulated, including through community and church networks.
Eligible voters who are unsure of their status are advised to contact the Electoral Commission or visit a confirmation centre well before the deadline. The DTUC's message is straightforward: confirm now, and do not wait until 2026.
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