Gary Bodeau Files Candidacy With BED Ouest 1, Questions CEP Electoral Calendar
The former Delmas deputy submitted his documents to the departmental electoral office, drawing supporters who disrupted traffic on the route de Frères.
Former Delmas deputy Gary Bodeau officially submitted his candidacy documents to the Departmental Electoral Office (BED Ouest 1) on Thursday, October 29, according to Le Nouvelliste. The filing followed his registration on the online platform of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) on September 23, 2026, the outlet reported.
According to Le Nouvelliste, several dozen of Bodeau's supporters accompanied him to the site to demonstrate their loyalty. The presence of motorcyclists and rara bands caused significant traffic disruptions around midday on the route de Frères.
The report indicates that Bodeau also raised questions about the CEP's electoral calendar, though further details were available only to registered readers of the outlet. The development comes amid broader scrutiny of Haiti's electoral process: Le Nouvelliste separately noted that Canada has expressed concern over the candidacies of individuals under international sanctions and does not wish for sanctioned persons to participate in the upcoming elections.
Le Nouvelliste is the sole source cited for these developments. Additional context on Bodeau's specific objections to the CEP calendar was not fully detailed in the available excerpt.