Dei Open By-Election: Polling Draws Near ​With approximately two weeks remaining, the Dei Open Electorate is preparing for its highly anticipated by-election. Following the issuance of writs earlier this month, polling is officially scheduled to commence on January 17, 2026. ​Candidates and voters are entering the final stretch of campaigning to fill the seat left vacant by the late Steven Pim. The Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission (PNGEC) has urged all participants to ensure a peaceful and