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Six nominations were received today (August 3) for the 2004 Legislative Council (Legco) elections.

Three nominations were received by Returning Officers in two geographical constituencies:

Hong Kong Island (0)

Kowloon West (2)

Kowloon East (0)

New Territories West (1)

New Territories East (0)

Total (3)

Three nomination forms were received by Returning Officers in two functional constituencies.

Personal particulars of the nominees, including their constituency, name, gender, occupation and political affiliation, are available at the 2004 Legco election website, www.elections.gov.hk.

Ends/Tuesday, August 3, 2004

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