The regional elections in Colombia They are scheduled this year 2023, and represent a crucial moment for democracy in the country. In this process, citizens will have the opportunity to elect their representatives at the local and regional level, from governors to mayors and councilors. Therefore, it is important that citizens pay attention to the updates provided by the electoral authorities and inform themselves about the candidates and their proposals.
These elections offer the possibility to directly influence the direction of local and regional communities, addressing specific problems and promoting sustainable development. The active participation of citizens is essential to strengthen the democratic system and build a future in which political decisions truly reflect the needs and aspirations of the population.
On what date will the Elections be held in Colombia?
The 2023 Colombian regional elections will be held on October 29, 2023, in order to elect the positions of governors for the 32 departments, deputies of the Departmental Assemblies, mayors of 1,102 municipalities, municipal councilors and councilors of the Juntas Local Administrators of the national territory.
More than 120,000 soldiers will be in charge of security in the elections on October 29, the day on which Colombians will elect mayors, governors, councilors and regional deputies, military sources reported. The announcement was made at a time when public order has deteriorated in some regions of the country, especially in the southwest, due to the actions of armed groups.
Furthermore, last week the Electoral Observation Mission (MOE) organization warned that in Colombia there are 166 municipalities at electoral risk in the face of these elections. Of that total, 27 locations have a medium risk level, 56 high risk and 83 extreme risk. This means that 14.8% of the country’s municipalities register some level of risk, according to the MOE.
How do I know if I am a voting jury?
- Enter www.registraduria.gov.co or download the Colombia 2023 Elections application from your mobile device.
- Click Citizen service and then in Voting Juries. Or you can enter through this link: https://wsp.registraduria.gov.co/jurados_atipicas/consultar_jurados.php
- Enter your ID number.
- If you have been elected, save the information of the voting station and designated table.