Resources Minister George Pullicino this morning became the first general election candidate to submit his nomination to the Electoral Commission. He is standing on the ninth and 10th districts.

A small queue of candidates then formed as the commission started receiving nominations for the general elections and elections in half of Malta's local councils.

PN deputy leader Simon Busuttil is also expected to submit his nomination today - the first time he is contesting a national election, having served in the European Parliament.

This will also be the first time that Joseph Muscat, a former MEP, will be submitting his nomination for the general election, although he was co-opted to parliament after becoming PL leader.

It will also be a first time for PL deputy leader Louis Grech, another serving MEP.

Nominations will be received for three days and objections can be made up to Friday.

In the case of general elections, candidates must be registered eligible voters whose nomination is backed by four persons from their district. They are also required to deposit €90.

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