Concerns raised about small polling stations in Svínoy affecting voter privacy in Faroe Islands

Helgi Abrahamsen has long expressed concerns that small polling stations do not meet the requirements for maintaining a secret ballot.

Svínoy, which is part of the municipality of Klaksvík, has its own polling place, and the election results from Svínoy are announced separately. However, Óli á Geilini, a resident of Svínoy, believes that small polling stations do not pose an issue.

Óli á Geilini also emphasizes the importance of allowing people to vote where they live. In contrast, Helgi Abrahamsen argues that it is not necessary to eliminate small polling stations in order to ensure the confidentiality of the vote.

Another resident, Jógvan Edmund á Geilini, shares concerns that smaller villages may be overlooked if their results are not reported independently.

The discussion highlights ongoing debates regarding the impact of small polling stations on voter privacy and representation in smaller communities.