The first contested election for chief executive may be a historic event, but journalists - who have an obvious role in keeping the public updated about the race - are finding the flow of information leaves much to be desired.
Sometimes, it seems that obstacles are being deliberately put in the media's way.
For example, a host of election-related material, such as the candidates' nomination forms, advertisements, expenses and correspondence, is sitting in the Registration and Electoral Office in Wan Chai, open for inspection by the public.
It seems, however, to be up to officials to rule on how these 'inspections' are carried out. It is OK to read the material, but you are first reminded that you cannot take notes or photocopies.
Once the files land on a desk, you are monitored by a staff member who ensures nothing is written down.
In the event that a couple of journalists are present, the staff member also ensures they do not read the same file at the same time, although it is hard to guess the rationale behind this.