How many state seats are up for grabs in the August 12 polls?

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245 State Legislative Seats Are Contested in the August 12 Polls

The August 12 elections will see 245 state legislative seats contested across six state assemblies. This includes contests in Selangor, Penang, Negeri Sembilan, Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu. Nomination day is scheduled for July 29, providing a 14-day official campaign period.
Early Voting and Postal Applications

Early voting is set for August 8, a Saturday. Applications for overseas postal voters, which opened on June 15, will close on July 8. Domestic postal voter applications have a deadline of July 26.
Electoral Observation

The Election Commission (EC) announced that a team of 250 observers will be deployed to oversee the elections. This measure aims to ensure transparency and fairness in the electoral process.
Significance of the State Elections

These state elections are viewed by political observers as a significant test of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's eight-month leadership. His ruling coalition, Pakatan Harapan (PH), will be defending Selangor, Penang, and Negeri Sembilan against the challenge from Perikatan Nasional (PN). PN, led by PAS, currently holds the incumbent positions in Kelantan, Terengganu, and Kedah.

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