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Two nominations for the Legislative Council by-election for the Hong Kong Island geographical constituency were received by the Returning Officer today (October 17), the first day of the nomination period, which will run until October 31.
Particulars of the nominees are as follows:
Name: Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee
Gender: Female
Occupation: Chairperson, Savantas Policy Institute Ltd
Political affiliation: ---
Date of nomination: October 17
Name: Lee Wing-kin
Gender: Male
Occupation: Barrister
Political affiliation: ---
Date of nomination: October 17
The Returning Officer is processing the nominations and will determine their validity shortly. Voting will take place on December 2 if there is more than one validly nominated candidate.
Ends/Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Issued at HKT 17:50
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