Voting is the process at which voters exercise their franchise in choosing the leadership of their country. The Gambia has a unique system for casting the ballot. Voters are issued with a token/marble which is inserted through a hole in the drum of the choice of candidate of the voter.
Mission
To provide the Gambian people with an independent and efficient electoral process that is based on fairness, transparency and trust and supported by competent staff for the democratic conduct of all public elections and referenda. Furthermore the Commission is committed to maintaining a credible voters register and carrying out continuous voter education.
Vision
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will evolve into an efficient and effective institution that is adequately staffed and resourced, and responding to the national need for full participation in the electoral processes and, leadership that will PROMOTE harmony, democracy and progress.
Contact
Election House Bertil Harding Highway
Kanifing East Layout
P.O. Box 793 Banjul
The Gambia
Who We Are
Voting
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