The removal of candidates from the lists of the electoral contestants may be made until July 23 inclusive, Info-Prim Neo learned from the Central Election Commission (CEC). The examination of the request for a candidate's removal from the ticket and its transfer to the CEC will be made within 2 days, according to the Election Code. The electoral laws stipulate that applications for the removal of a candidate are allowed no later than 5 days before election day. The CEC has so far registered 6 electoral competitors for participation in the July 29 polls. Applications for participation will be accepted until July 7 inclusive.