Nomination Day in Jamaica is the designated day when individuals officially present themselves as candidates to contest in elections. For the 2025 General Parliamentary Elections, Nomination Day is set for Monday, August 18, 2025. On this day, candidates must complete a nomination form signed by at least ten registered electors from their constituency, submit the form to the returning officer between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., and pay a nomination fee of J$15,000. Nomination Day serves as the formal start of the election process, where candidates are officially recognized and can begin campaigning for the upcoming election, which, for 2025, is scheduled for September 3. Safety measures such as mask-wearing and sanitization are enforced at nomination centers to comply with COVID-19 protocols. There are multiple nomination centers across the 63 constituencies in Jamaica to facilitate the process. In summary:
- Nomination Day for the 2025 General Election: August 18, 2025
- Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Requirements: Nomination form signed by 10 or more registered electors, submission to the returning officer, and payment of J$15,000 nomination fee
- Location: Designated nomination centers across constituencies
This day marks the official start of the election cycle for candidates seeking parliamentary seats in Jamaica.
