Voter Info
Everything you need to know to vote on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Information sourced from the Parliamentary Registration Department (elections.gov.bs). For authoritative details, always check the official source.
Registration Is Closed
Voter registration for the 2026 General Election has closed. If you weren't already registered in time, you will not be able to vote in this election. The overseas voter deadline (Form J) has also passed. If you're unsure whether you're registered, call the PRD at (242) 397-2000.
Critical: Voter Card Rules
Yellow voter card — still valid?
NO. If you have the yellow voter card, you cannot vote with it.
You must re-register to vote as though it is your first time voting. During re-registration you will receive the Biometric Voter Card (not the purple card). Contact the Parliamentary Registration Department at (242) 397-2000.
Purple voter card — still valid?
YES.
You can vote in the 2026 General Election with the purple voters' card. The Parliamentary Registration Department recommends you verify your information before election day — bring your purple card to any PRD office or Family Island Administrator's Office.
What if I moved since I last registered?
Visit a PRD office, satellite station, or Family Island Administrator's Office with your purple voters' card. You must have been living at your new residence for at least 3 months before you can update your address. You'll identify your new home via geospatial pinning (on a digital map) and recite the Transfer Oath.
Election Day (May 12, 2026)
When is Election Day?
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
What do I bring to the polls?
- Your purple voter's card (or Biometric Voter Card)
- A government-issued photo ID recommended for verification
Where do I vote?
Your polling station is tied to the constituency you're registered in. Check the official Where to Vote page on elections.gov.bs, or visit our constituencies page to find yours.
What are the voting hours?
Polls are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. If you are in line at your polling station by 6 p.m. you are still entitled to vote — stay in the queue.
Parliamentary Registration Department
Tonique Williams-Darling Highway, Nassau, Bahamas
Phone: (242) 397-2000
Email: prdelections@bahamas.gov.bs
Official site: www.elections.gov.bs