Local Council Elections 2026

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Male' City Mayor Adam Azim addresses the "Hevalla Thayyaaru" rally. | MDP

"We must oust the PNC before they finish carving up and selling off the lands of the Male' region; otherwise, this city cannot be saved."

Thinadhoo Mayor Saud Ali delivers his remarks at the "Heyvalla Thayyaaru" rally. | Screen image

"Pirates" seek to hijack the nation's future whenever MDP is away from power: Thinadhoo Mayor

President of the Elections Commission, Mohamed Zahid. | Elections Commission

Draw for two council seats delayed due to ongoing Supreme Court case: EC

Candidates contesting for the position of Male' City Mayor. | RaajjeMV Graphics

RaajjeTV begins preparations to host Male' City Mayoral debate

A photograph of the reassigned employees alongside the Mayor of Thinadhoo and mayoral candidate, Saud. | Social Media

Three WAMCO employees in Thinadhoo who supported an MDP candidate, transferred to other islands

Male' City Mayor Adam Azim. | RaajjeMV

Mayor Azim to MP Saudha: You are under oath before Allah; do not spread falsehoods involving our religion and sacred sites!

The drawing of lots to determine the candidate numbers for the Local Council and Women's Development Committee elections is scheduled to take place simultaneously in Malé, other cities, and across the islands this Thursday at 10:00 AM. | Elections Commission

Candidate number draw for Council and WDC elections scheduled for Thursday

The Elections Commission during a press conference (file photo) | RaajjeMV

PNC discloses information not yet publicized by EC; this is a matter of grave concern: MDP

From the door-to-door campaign activities conducted by the MDP in the Maafannu South constituency. | Adam Azim's campaign team

Former Vice President Faisal Naseem receives warm reception during his participation in MDP's door-to-door campaign event for South Maafannu

From the door-to-door campaign activities conducted by MDP candidates in the South Henveiru constituency. | Adam Azim campaign team

MDP receives overwhelming support from South Henveiru constituency

Officials training for the 2026 local council elections and the women's development committee elections. | Elections Commission

Applications open for observers and monitors for Council and WDC by-elections

President Solih joins door-to-door campaign activities with the public in Sh. Foakaidhoo. | RaajjeMV

Former President Solih conducts door-to-door campaign in Foakaidhoo with candidates

From the rally held by the PNC in Kulhudhuffushi City on February 6, 2026. | PNC

PNC's campaign event ends with an anti-campaign, as current government has failed to bring development for Kulhudhuffushi

Ahmed Asif, President of the Sh. Foakaidhoo Island Council | MDP

Current government has done nothing for Sh. Foakaidhoo but demolishing the Friday Mosque and forcing residents to pray in a multipurpose hall, says Council President

From the MDP campaign activities held in Villimalé on Saturday. | Adam Azim's Campaign Team

The residents of Villimalé remain steadfast in their support for the MDP.

Former Vice President Faisal Naseem | MDP Secretariat

Development projects will only proceed if MDP candidates are elected to the council; otherwise, these projects will remain stalled for the next three years: Faisal

Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayor candidate Mohamed Shuau addresses an MDP rally held in Addu City. | RaajjeMV

Addu citizens must vote for MDP to demonstrate that the government cannot be allowed to perpetually deceive them: Shuaau

From the visit of the PNC leadership to Kulhudhuffushi City | PNC

PNC leadership, known for deceiving the public and failing to fulfil pledges, arrives in Kulhudhuffushi

During the MDP's door-to-door campaign event held in the Maafannu North constituency on Thursday. | Adam Azim's Campaign Team

President Solih conducts door-to-door campaign alongside MDP candidates contesting Male' City Council elections

The Chairperson of the MDP and several members of the party's leadership | MDP

MDP leadership travels to atolls for local council election campaign

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