Local Council Elections 2026

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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu speaking at an event

Muizzu labels all opposition council candidates a threat as arrests and protest crackdowns persist

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

MP for North Galolhu constituency Mohamed “Kudoo” Ibrahim

MDP unveils council election campaign leadership as Kudoo takes charge

Current Mayor of Thinadhoo City, Saud Ali

Saud clinches MDP mayoral ticket in closely contested Thinadhoo primary

MDP's Interim Chairman Abdul Ghafoor Moosa giving an interview to RaajjeTV during the MDP Primaries

Ghafoor hails MDP Primary turnout, urges party unity ahead of elections

Current Mayor of Malé City Adam Azim

Adam Azim dominates MDP Primary for Malé City mayoral race

Members of the Election Commission hold a press conference

Candidacy now open for Local Council and WDC elections

Malé City Councilor Mohamed Saif “Aiko” Fathih

Hajja secures North Machchangolhi MDP ticket after decisive primary win

Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Muizzu gov’t lacks commitment to decentralization: Solih

From previously held MDP primary elections | RaajjeMV

MDP sets the stage for primaries with 65 ballot boxes across the country

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

President Muizzu speaks at the opening ceremony of the PNC office.

Pres. says councils have no mandate to hold gov’t accountable as decentralization faces rollback criticism

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

PNC rejected Umar Mahmood Mohamed's form

PNC blocks Kandoodhoo Primary, rejects candidate form following calls to step aside

Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih meets MDP supporters in Kudahuvadhoo

Solih engages MDP supporters in Kudahuvadhoo amid preparations for local council elections

Former President Nasheed (L) and Former President Solih (R)

Solih to meet Nasheed to boost MDP unity ahead of local elections

A meeting of the MDP National Congress - 08.12.2025

Official MDP Chairperson election delayed until after council polls

MDP leaders meet with Election Commission members - 12.11.2025

MDP expresses concern over undisclosed changes to local council elections

MDP's Hoarafushi Constituency President Ahmed Saleem: A majority of members backed Saleem's proposal.

MDP to hold congress following Local Council Elections

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