The Rigo Open Seat has a total of 37 candidates with three females included in the race.
Assistant Returning officer for Rigo, Murray Konido said the three women are Vitis Industries Managing Director, Vicky Mosin who is contesting under the Future of PNG Party banner and Miriam Walo and Journalist Melanie Vari, who are contesting as Independent candidates.
He said with the last day of nomination today, a few more candidates are expected to nominate before 4pm.