Circular for those exercising their right to vote for the first time, specifically for 17-year-olds and young people up to 20 years old, the Ministry of the Interior issued.

According to the circular “information and instructions for the conduct of the general parliamentary elections of 21 May 2023 within the Territory”, the regulations introduced after the codification of Presidential Decree 26/2012 are also included, all stages of the electoral process are described, the responsibilities and the actions of all contributors, while the statutory deadlines, within which the latter must act, are also mentioned.

In the elections of 21 May 2023, around 430,000 young people aged between 17 and 21 will vote for the first time.

On Sunday 21 May, polls will open at 7am and close at 7pm.

Citizens vote with an identity card or passport or driver’s license or the individual health record of all insurance funds. Any “cut” ID cards are acceptable.

Characteristics of the electorate

Women voters outnumber men, as they make up 51.3% of the electorate, compared to 48.4% of men.

Who are voting for the first time?

112,097 young voters, 17 years old / Year of birth: 2006

109,719 young voters, 18 years old / Year of birth: 2005

108,762 young voters, 19 years old / Year of birth: 2004

108,017 young voters, 20 years old / year of birth: 2003