Local Council Elections 2026

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Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has met with the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) candidates contesting for several constituencies in Addu City in the upcoming local council elections, along with their respective campaign teams. | MDP

Solih meets with campaign teams from Addu Feydhoo and Maradhoo-Feydhoo: The entire team remains steadfast!

Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. | MDP

President Muizzu would be better off not attempting to further "liberate" the judiciary: Solih

The Construction Ministry officially signs agreement with HDC for the construction of 50 housing units in HDh. Vaikaradhoo, during a special ceremony held at the Ministry. | Construction Ministry

Despite president’s earlier pledge that no new projects would be launched in the lead-up to the election, contracts for development projects across eight islands are awarded to various companies in direct contradiction to his statement

Government uses MTCC employees to dismantle and destroy Azim's large billboard. | RaajjeMV

Removing posters will not diminish the people's love: Azim

Former Chief Justice of the Maldives, Dr. Ahmed Abdulla Didi, speaking during RaajjeTV’s "Noonekey" campaign program. | RaajjeMV

Constitutional amendment to synchronize two elections lacks constitutional legitimacy: Former Chief Justice Dr. Abdulla Didi

MDP meets with Police: MDP Parliamentary Group Leader Ibrahim Nazil waits outside during the meeting. | RaajjeMV

MDP consults with police regarding April 3rd march

Shathir Abdul Rahman, President of the MDP National Congress' Kudahuvadhoo Constituency. | RaajjeMV

MDP files complaint with HRCM alleging that government is infringing upon rights of citizens by using employment as a tool to influence votes

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has participated in a special Taraweeh prayer gathering hosted by the People's National Congress (PNC). | PNC

This administration has reduced nation's youth to level of "bonded labor" typically seen in the world's poorest countries: MP Ahmed Didi

Member of Parliament for the Maradhoo constituency, Ahmed Didi, delivers his remarks during the "Noonekey" campaign program. | RaajjeMV

Referendum is a burden placed on public solely to fulfill President Muizzu's personal agenda: MP Ahmed Didi

MDP President Abdulla Shahid departs for atolls to campaign for local council elections. | RaajjeMV

MDP President Abdulla Shahid departs on a campaign visit to Alif Alif, Baa, and Raa Atolls ahead of the upcoming local council elections

RaajjeTV's "Noonekey" campaign program. | RaajjeMV

We must vote 'no' in the referendum as this is a deceptive plot by the government to overhaul the entire Constitution: Mariya

Ahmed Saleem, a member of the MDP National Congress, speaks at the party's pickup rally. | RaajjeMV

Just as fires used to break out whenever the public began discussing politics during the 30-year regime, similar fire incidents are occurring once again: Maaz

Ahmed Didi, Member of Parliament for the Maradhoo constituency. | RaajjeMV

The only thing the ruling party has done is hold a nationwide foundation-stone-laying competition where only their leader competes: Didi

The deadline for signing the voters' list has been extended from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm this Saturday. | Elections Commission

Deadline for signing voters' list extended to Saturday following fire incident

$As a result of the assault, Shiba suffered a fractured nose and the loss of several teeth. | RaajjeMV$

Group attacks MDP candidate Shiba with motorcycle, inflicting serious injuries

MDP Chairperson Abdul Ghafoor Moosa (Gapo). | RaajjeMV

15,000 people employed in last three months alone to influence election: Ghafoor

Candidates or their designated representatives signing the final voters' register for the 2026 Local Council and Women's Development Committee elections, as well as the national referendum. | EC

Following fire incident, signing process for the final registry relocated to Social Center

During a press conference held by the EC. | Elections Commission

Election will not be affected by the fire at Prime godown says EC

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

EC responds to MDP's concerns: Council election results to take priority, referendum votes to be counted later

Former President Mohamed Nasheed at the "Heyvalla Thayyaaru" street rally in B. Thulhaadhoo. | MDP Secretariat

Attempts to cheapen democracy are steps toward self-degradation: Nasheed

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