Local Council Elections 2026

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Former President Mohamed Nasheed. | MDP

In today's vote, MDP has defeated the government by a significant margin; the people have said "no": Nasheed

City Mayors: Addu City Mayor Nizar, Male' City Mayor Azim, Thinadhoo City Mayor Adam Azim, Kulhuduffushi City Mayor Athif, and Fuvahmulah City Mayor Ismail. | Social Media

Cities report positive experience with MDP Mayors: A call to secure all seats for the party!

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

Voting for three concurrent elections is currently underway in N. Velidhoo. | RaajjeMV

Voting fails to commence at all centers despite 8:00 AM scheduled start for three elections; turnout remains low

Abdulla Waheed, the spokesperson for the MDP's council elections, speaks during a press conference held by the party. | MDP

MDP condemns EC President’s remarks allegedly encouraging voter boycott in Saturday’s elections

President of the Elections Commission, Mohamed Zahid. | EC

888,845 ballot papers printed for Saturday's triple elections

Legal expert and former Vice President Dr. Mohamed Jameel Ahmed speaking during Friday's episode of the "Fashaairu" program. | RaajjeMV

Constitution could come to an end depending on the outcome of tomorrow's vote: Jameel

A scene from the launching ceremony of "Operation Blue Ray," initiated in connection with the local council elections. | RaajjeMV

Police officially launch "Operation Blue Ray" for the local council elections

Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih speaks during his appearance on RaajjeTV’s "Noonekey" campaign program. | RaajjeMV

President Muizzu lacks a viable formula to win presidential election, and his push to consolidate the two elections is a calculated move to exert undue influence: Solih

Former Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer. | RaajjeMV

We must say no to referendum because Muizzu is attempting to establish an authoritarian regime, acting like Kim Jong Un in a North Korean style: Ameer

The building where the HDC office is located. Despite the growing controversy surrounding the allocation of parking spaces, the corporation has yet to issue an official statement on the matter. | Mihaaru

Over 600 parking spaces sold in Hulhumale' in violation of regulations; HDC remains silent!

Dr. Ahmed Shamheed, Member of Parliament for the South Hulhumale' constituency, delivers his address at the "Heyvalla Thayyaaru" rally hosted by the MDP. | MDP

MDP has achieved significant success in its electoral efforts; as a result, this administration is now depleting the entire state treasury: MP Shamheed

From the groundbreaking ceremony of the 2,000 housing unit project in Kulhudhuffushi City.

Ceremonial stakes driven into Kulhudhuffushi beach area for 2,000 housing units ahead of elections

Former Vice President of the MDP, Mohamed Shifaz, addresses the audience during the party's "Heyvalla Thayyaaru" rally. | MDP

Spirit of change is felt across entire country; citizens must turn out to vote despite lack of a level playing field: Shifaz

MDP members are staging a protest inside the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), calling for the resignation of the commission's president, Adam Shamil. | MDP

MDP protests inside ACC, calls for President Shamil’s resignation

During a press conference hosted by the Elections Commission. | RaajjeMV

EC: Each voter will be issued three ballot papers for the elections scheduled for April 4

A glimpse from the flag-hoisting ceremony held in Male' to commemorate the 93rd anniversary of the Maldives Police Service. | Police Media

Police: Salary increase for numerous officers just three days before elections was a coincidence

From the MDP campaign rally held Tuesday night near the West Park area: Power was cut to the site while the gathering was in progress. | RaajjeMV

Power outage hits Maafannu during MDP rally; STELCO cites technical issue

Former Supreme Court Justice Uz. Husnu Al Suood. | RaajjeMV

EC is planning to compromise secrecy of ballot: Suood

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