Campaigning

Election campaigns run from the close of nomination up to the eve of Polling Day.

Candidates can conduct house-to-house visits, distribute pamphlets, put up posters and banners and hold election rallies.

Parties may be given airtime by broadcasting stations for their party political broadcasts.

The airtime allocated depends on the number of candidates each party is fielding.

Internet Campaigning

For the first time, the Internet is to be covered by the Elections Department's campaigning rules.

Political party websites are allowed to carry photographs, drawings or illustrations which advertise the party or a candidate.

Historical or biographical information and the party manifesto is also acceptable.

Also allowed are the party's newsletter; advertisements to recruit volunteers, political party supporters or newsletter subscribers; announcements of events; and moderated chats, discussion forums, and links to other websites.

The restrictions apply until Polling Day.

Rules on Internet Campaigning >>