Local Council Elections 2026

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Abdulla Waheed, the MDP President for the Dhidhdhoo constituency and the party's designated spokesperson for the local council elections, speaks during an MDP press conference. | MDP

MDP: Government unable to name islands despite President Muizzu’s claim that councils are stalling projects in 57 locations

Fathimath Zahiyya, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) candidate for the North Hulhumale' constituency council seat, addresses the crowd during an MDP pickup rally. | RaajjeMV

MDP Pickup Rally: MDP-led council will be the one to successfully bring all municipal services in Hulhumale' under City Council's jurisdiction

Hussain Ziyad (Fittey), Member of Parliament for the Vaikaradhoo constituency. | RaajjeMV

Atoll visits are highly promising; it is clear that public is ready to deliver a resounding "no" in upcoming referendum: Ziyad

Monitors and observers are seen active at a polling station during a previous election. | EC

Opportunity opened for election monitoring and observation

Local Council Elections 2020 | RaajjeMV

588 ballot boxes to be placed for next month's election

The opportunity to submit complaints regarding the voter registry, which contains details of the polling stations where individuals are registered for the Local Council Elections, has been opened. | EC

Registration for voter list open for complaints

Member of Parliament Meekail Ahmed Naseem addresses an MDP rally. March 3, 2026. | MDP

President Muizzu’s understanding of democracy is simply following the tide and taking the path of least resistance: Meekail

The President of the MDP, Abdulla Shahid, was joined by Member of Parliament Meekail Ahmed Naseem, Vaikaradhoo MP Hussain Ziyad, and several general members of the party. | RaajjeMV

MDP President Shahid departs for Haa Dhaalu and Shaviyani Atolls to campaign for the upcoming local council elections

Former Minister Aminath Shauna addresses an MDP rally held at the party's headquarters. | MDP

Parliamentary standards have fallen below zero due to political influence, says Shauna

Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih speaking at an MDP rally.| MDP

President Solih: This administration is attempting to orchestrate a secret coup alongside the local council elections

President Muizzu's meeting with residents of the Sinamale' and Male' hiya flats at the official presidential residence, Mulee'aage, where he pledged to provide MVR 100,000 to each household. Candidates from the PNC also participated in the meeting. | X

President Muizzu: Decision to grant 100,000 Rufiyaa to flat owners is not a bribe

MDP's door-to-door campaign activities held in the Central Hulhumale' constituency. | RaajjeMV

MDP successfully concludes door-to-door campaign in Central Hulhumale' constituency

Ibrahim Rasheed, the former Member of Parliament for the Central Maafannu constituency. | RaajjeMV

President Muizzu has abolished atoll councils and cut the allowances for councillors; how can we return to the islands now?: Ibrahim Rasheed

MDP conducts door-to-door campaign activity in the South Hulhumale' constituency. | RaajjeMV

MDP successfully concludes door-to-door campaign in South Hulhumale'

MDP leadership meets with party supporters in Fuvahmulah City. | RaajjeMV

MDP campaign team receives warm welcome in Fuvahmulah City

MDP’s rally held on Friday. | RaajjeMV

Police obstruct MDP motorcycle rally held on Friday

Ibrahim Rasheed, the former Member of Parliament for the Central Maafannu constituency. | RaajjeMV

Public trusts MDP because it is the party that makes promises and delivers on them: Ibrahim Rasheed

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed attend special Taraweeh prayer gathering hosted by the People's National Congress (PNC). | PNC

President Muizzu: No plans to visit islands for upcoming council election campaigning

Ahmed Didi, the Member of Parliament for the Maradhoo constituency, gives an interview to RaajjeTV. | RaajjeMV

Public eagerly waiting to deliver a resounding rejection to this administration and grant a decisive victory to MDP in upcoming council elections: Didi

MDP launches door-to-door campaign activities | MDP

Solih successfully concludes door-to-door campaign activity in Central Maafannu

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