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Why do Hong Kong’s Election Committee polls matter as nominations open?

Why do Hong Kong’s Election Committee polls matter as nominations open?
South China Morning Post Wednesday 07 October 2026, 12:07 UTC By Natalie Wong 1 min read
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The nomination period opened on Wednesday for elections to the 1,500-member body responsible for choosing Hong Kong’s next chief executive and 40 lawmakers. Hopefuls from at least four subsectors submitted their nomination forms on the first day. The South China Morning Post explains the significance of the Election Committee polls, who signed up on the first day and what to watch for.

The nomination period opened on Wednesday for elections to the 1,500-member body responsible for choosing Hong Kong’s next chief executive and 40 lawmakers. Hopefuls from at least four subsectors submitted their nomination forms on the first day. The South China Morning Post explains the significance of the Election Committee polls, who signed up on the first day and what to watch for. What is the Election Committee and why is it important? Wednesday marked the start of a two-week nomination... [Image text:] -2026- Election CommitteeSubsector OrdinaryElections
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