Elections Commission

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During the vote counting process for the local council elections held on Saturday, April 4.

High Court dismisses six cases filed by MDP regarding local council elections

From the MDP series of protests – 29.04.2026.

Protesters criticize EC after commission orders halt to MDP demonstrations

Former Member of Parliament for the North Hithadhoo constituency, Mohamed Sinan (L), who lost his seat, and Saeed (R), who has been awarded the primary ticket.

Sinan’s ticket revoked and handed to Saeed

A person casts their ballot during the recent election. — (File Photo)

Deadline extended for North Hithadhoo by-election applications

Voting is currently underway for the second round of the Local Council and Women's Development Committee elections. | EC

Local Council and WDC By-election Runoffs: 47 Percent Turnout Recorded

A member of the public arrives to cast their ballot during the Local Council Elections held on April 4th. | RaajjeMV

Voting proceeds for second round of local council and WDC elections

During the counting of votes for the local council elections. | EC

Local Council By-Election Run-offs: Voting Limited to Male' and Participating Islands

A file photo taken during the polling process of a previous parliamentary election.

North Hithadhoo Constituency By-Election: Voters' registry open for disputes until April 27

The by-election for the North Hithadhoo constituency is scheduled to take place on June 6. | RaajjeMV

North Hithadhoo constituency by-election scheduled for June 6

The President of the Elections Commission (EC), Mohamed Zahid, speaking regarding matters related to elections. | RaajjeMV

170 complaints filed regarding three elections; legal recourse available if Commission's response is unsatisfactory: Zahid

Among the elections held on April 4, | EC

Runoff elections for remaining constituencies scheduled to take place next Saturday

Recounting of votes underway for M. Veyvah. | PSM

MDP maintains lead over PNC after recount of Veyvah Council seat

Ibrahim Nazil, the Member of Parliament for the South Hithadhoo constituency and Parliamentary Group Leader of the MDP, delivers his remarks. | RaajjeMV

62 questions currently remain unanswered by government ministers in Parliament; Muizzu must take full responsibility for this lack of accountability: MP Nazil

Abdulla Waheed, the President of the Dhidhdhoo Constituency, who was appointed as the MDP spokesperson for the Local Council Elections. | RaajjeMV

Saturday's election was the most poorly organized and poorly planned election in Maldivian history: MDP

Allegations have been leveled against the Elections Commission, accusing the body of rigging the vote to ensure victory for PNC candidate Suha Ibrahim in the election held to select the President of the Dhaalu Meedhoo Council. | RaajjeMV

PNC candidate for Dh. Meedhoo accused of vote rigging; EC results show Meedhoo resident allegedly cast ballot in L. Fonadhoo box

A member of the public arrives to cast their ballot during the local council elections held on Saturday. | RaajjeMV

This marks the highest voter turnout ever recorded in a local council election

Local Council Elections, Women's Development Committee Elections, and public referendums. | EC

Misuse of State Resources and Risk of Political Influence Loom Over Election: Transparency Maldives

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu addresses the media during a press conference. | President's Office

Acknowledging his defeat in three consecutive elections, President Muizzu has stated that he will take necessary steps to address and rectify underlying issues

The counting of votes for three separate elections is currently underway. | RaajjeMV

Government declares Sunday and Monday as public holidays in connection with the elections

Former President Abdulla Yameen casts his ballot in the three elections being held today. | RaajjeMV

Yameen strongly criticizes EC over its conduct regarding Saturday's elections

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