The nomination of candidates for the Council of the Republic begins on September 9 in Belarus
The right to nominate candidates for the House of Representatives belongs to the presidiums of the basic level local Councils of Deputies and the corresponding executive committees, and in the capital - to the presidium of the Minsk City Council and the Minsk City Executive Committee. Voting for candidates registered by the Central Election Commission for seats in the upper house of parliament takes place at meetings of deputies of the basic level local Councils and the Minsk City Council. A candidate who has received more than half of the votes is considered elected.
The House of Representatives is the chamber of territorial representation. The procedure for its formation combines elements of election and appointment. Eight members are elected from each region and Minsk by secret ballot, and another eight senators are appointed by the President. In total, the upper house of parliament consists of 64 people.
Elections to the House of Representatives are scheduled for November 7, and to the House of Representatives - for November 17.