Polling Districts in Dominica

Polling Districts in Dominica are the primary geographical subdivisions of each parliamentary constituency used for the administration of general elections. They are established under the House of Assembly Elections Act, which governs the conduct of elections and the organization of the electorate.

Polling districts ensure that large constituencies, such as Roseau Central or Portsmouth, are divided into smaller, manageable areas. Each district groups together voters based on their residence and allows the Electoral Office to keep accurate and localized voter rolls.

The number of polling districts per constituency varies depending on population size and geography. Urban constituencies may have several districts due to higher density, while rural constituencies often cover larger geographic spaces with fewer districts. For example, Marigot Constituency is divided into multiple polling districts, reflecting its spread across coastal and interior communities.

Polling districts serve as the administrative framework for voter registration, inspection of the electoral register, and the allocation of election resources such as polling staff and materials. They also act as the parent units from which polling divisions are created.

By structuring constituencies into polling districts, Dominica’s electoral system ensures fairness, accessibility, and efficient management during general elections, by-elections, and referenda.