Central Election Commission increases budget for presidential elections

The relevant decision was approved at the commission´s meeting on March 19, an Ukrinform correspondent reported.

According to the approved decision, the Central Election Commission amended its budget estimate for preparations and holding of the presidential elections by UAH 720,000.

The CEC explained that an appeal was received from the Foreign Ministry of Ukraine for additional funding to purchase more envelopes and send invitations to voters of foreign polling stations.

Corresponding amendments were also introduced to the state budget of Ukraine.

As reported, the presidential election campaign started on December 31, 2018. On February 8, the CEC completed the process of registration for the post of head of state in Ukraine's presidential election. A total of 44 presidential candidates were registered. Five candidates later withdrew from the presidential race.

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