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Here is what to expect during the special election on August 29. Five candidates are vying for the congressional seat vacated by the expelled Kiko Barzaga.
Voters in Dasmariñas City will participate in a special election on August 29 to choose a new congressional representative following the expulsion of Kiko Barzaga for misconduct.
Five candidates are competing for the seat, including current mayor Jenny Barzaga, who has received endorsements from local officials, and former councilor Jesse Frani, who previously ran against Kiko Barzaga.
The election will utilize manual voting at 43 centers, with specific provisions for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, and local authorities have implemented security measures including a gun ban.
