Local Council Elections 2026

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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

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

PNC secures 5 seats in cities, while MDP claims 46

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

MDP President Abdulla Shahid delivers his remarks during a gathering at the party’s headquarters. | RaajjeMV

The entire Maldives has turned "gold and yellow" once again, says Shahid

Former Vice President Faisal Naseem. | RaajjeMV

The Maldivian people have spoken with great responsibility at a time when the government has veered off course: Faisal

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

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