A total of 102,756 residents in Lanzarote are called to vote in the European elections on June 9. In these elections, citizens of the countries of the European Union elect their representatives as members of the European Parliament.
The role of MEPs, together with the representatives of the governments of the countries of the European Union, is to shape and create new laws. From economic issues, the fight against poverty, climate change and security. In addition, Parliament approves the EU budget and controls how the money is spent.
By municipalities, the largest number of potential voters is in Arrecife with 44,010 people over 18 years of age, followed by 15,746 in Teguise; 14,012 in San Bartolomé; 10,878, in Tías; 9,145, in Yaiza; 4,853, in Tinajo and; 4,112, in Haría.
In addition, there are 3,911 residents of Lanzarote who reside abroad and are also registered in the island's electoral census.
This April 30 is the last day for those who are going to be away from the island on June 9 to apply for a postal vote. Despite coinciding with Canary Islands Day, post offices will be open during the morning of this Thursday to request it. In addition, it can also be requested online on the Correos website.
