Election nominations due by June 9

The electoral commission has urged federal candidates to get their nominations as soon as possible before the June 9 cut-off.

Voters posting their votes — Election day has arrived in WA with voters ready to decide who will be in charge of the state. (AAP)

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Published 6 June 2016 5:46pm

Source: AAP

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Candidates seeking to stand in the federal election have until noon on Thursday, June 9, to nominate.

But electoral commissioner Tom Rogers said House and Senate nominations should be lodged as soon as possible to ensure there was time to resolve any issues with the nomination form.

Ballot draws will be carried out on Friday and early voting will start on June 14.

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