With the start of the election period today, 14 candidates including sitting MP, Jelta Wong and former Gazelle MP, Malakai Tabar were nominated for the Gazelle Open seat.
Gazelle Returning officer, John Wartovo confirmed the nominations of the candidates stating that Wong was the first to nominate as nominations kicked off at 1pm. Wong is contesting under the United Resources Party Banner.
Tabar was the third person to nominate for the seat.
Wong was accompanied by former Gazelle MP, Chief Sinai Brown, Livuan Reimber LLG President and Gazelle DDA Board vice chairman, Sam Piniau and his electoral officers.