ALL is set for members of Guyana’s Disciplined Services to cast their votes on Friday, August 22, 2025, ahead of the general electorate for the upcoming General and Regional Elections scheduled for September 1.

This was disclosed on Monday at a press conference held by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to inform the public about its preparedness for the upcoming elections.
This annual practice of early voting ensures that officers from the Guyana Police Force (GPF), Guyana Defence Force (GDF), and Guyana Prison Service (GPS) are able to vote while remaining available for election security duties on polling day.

A total of 10,481 personnel is listed to vote, with 6,909 from the GPF, 3,106 from the GDF, and 466 from the GPS.
The ranks will vote at designated balloting stations across the country, using standard ballot papers corresponding to their registered districts. Those unable to vote on August 22 will be able to participate with the general electorate on September 1.

The Guyana Fire Service (GFS), though part of the joint services, will vote on Elections Day. GECOM has confirmed that votes cast by the Disciplined Services are not counted separately.
Ballots are secured in tamper-proof containers, and later mixed with the general ballots on Election Day before counting, maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of the process.
To oversee the voting process, Chief Election Officer (CEO), Vishnu Persaud appointed three ballot officers, as announced in the Official Gazette on June 5, 2025, in accordance with the Representation of the People Act, Cap. 1:03. Areana Britton will serve the GDF, Sharon Jethu the GPF, and Sadhna Boodhanlall the GPS.

The early voting of security personnel is intended to allow them to fulfill their electoral duties without disrupting the deployment of officers to polling stations on Election Day.
GECOM has emphasised that this process aligns with established procedures and safeguards, ensuring free, fair, and credible elections.