Elections Commission

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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu attends a special Tarawih prayer gathering hosted by PNC. | PNC

Creative math: how PNC fabricated a "victory" from a losing battle

Abdul Ghafoor Moosa, Member of Parliament for the Hanimaadhoo constituency and Interim Chairperson of the MDP, speaks at a rally held by the party in Fuvahmulah City on Friday night. | MDP

MDP secures major victory in council seat runoff; next step is to hold the government accountable: Ghafoor

A scene from the vote counting process during the local council elections held on April 4. | EC

Government has lost the Meedhoo Council presidency after a recount, triggered by the invalidation of a fraudulent vote cast for the PNC candidate, resulted in a tie

Former Member of Parliament for the North Maafannu constituency and legal expert Imthiyaz Fahmy (Inthi) speaks during RaajjeTV’s "Noonekey" campaign program. | RaajjeMV

As discussions intensify regarding the vote to combine two elections, the focus remains diverted from the core issue: Inthi

A scene from the first hearing of the case seeking to block the referendum. | RaajjeMV

Legal challenge to halt referendum: Verdict to be delivered if no further clarifications are required!

Abdullah Waheed, MDP's Spokesperson for the Council Elections. | RaajjeMV

EC is prioritizing the President's decree over the Elections Commission Act, and that is why we must say no: Waheed

Mohamed Thoriq speaking on RaajjeTV's "Noonekey" programme. | RaajjeMV

Combining elections is being justified by cost reduction only because leaders want to minimize their interactions with public: Thoriq

Former Member of Parliament for the Dhaandhoo constituency, Yauqoob Abdulla, has stated that appointing individuals with no prior experience to head state-owned enterprises will lead to the bankruptcy of those companies. | RaajjeMV

EC President admits preparations for referendum are falling far short of requirements; says he feels guilty

Former Vice President of the MDP, Mohamed Shifaz (Shippe). | RaajjeMV

Meeting between MDP and EC has clearly exposed extent of government's influence over the commission: Shifaz

Former Hulhumale' MP Ali Niyaz speaks at a press conference held by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). | RaajjeMV

The public has not been provided with complete information regarding the proposed referendum: Niyaz

President Muizzu meets with the owners of Sinamale' and Male' Hiya flats. | President's Office

Complaint filed with ACC over President Muizzu’s decision to distribute 16.1 million Rufiyaa; EC petitioned regarding the transfer of Gaadiffushi employees to other islands

Training program for officials participating in the 2026 Local Council Elections and Women's Development Committee Elections | Elections Commission

State power fails to deliver as PNC misses Local Council and WDC contest targets

Parliament’s Committee on Independent Institutions meets with officials from the Elections Commission and the Attorney General’s Office | People's Majlis

Holding referendum with council polls will cost MVR 20m more: EC

Scenes from the training program for officials presiding over the 2026 Local Council and WDC elections.

EC clears 2,993 candidates as local council nomination window closes

MDP’s Villingili Constituency President, Hussain Hassan speaking at a presser held by MDP | RaajjeMV

MDP claims PNC accessing EC candidate portal, raises fears of election interference

Members of the Election Commission hold a press conference

Candidacy now open for Local Council and WDC elections

Local council and WDC election voters registry is unveiled; the opportunity to submit complaints is open

294,937 voters eligible for 2026 polls; complaints window now open

621 polling stations will be set up in the election of the local council and WDC elections

621 ballot boxes set for local council, WDC elections

EC meets with the National Center for Information Technology on the form and other services to be submitted through "eFaas"

‘My Portal’ opens for candidates ahead of 2026 Local Council Elections

The commanders of the police operation to ensure election security

Security commanders appointed as Maldives prepares for local council, WDC polls