Local Council Elections 2026

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Former Vice President Faisal Naseem | RaajjeMV

If the Constitution is to be amended with sincere intentions, the priority should be to reform it in a manner that ensures the independence of JSC: Faisal

A decision has been made to hold a referendum on the synchronization of two separate elections, with the vote scheduled to take place alongside the upcoming local council elections. | Elections Commission

Referendum on concurrent elections to be held alongside local council polls prior to ratification of bill

Male' City Mayor Adam Azim participates in a door-to-door campaign activity. | RaajjeMV

MDP successfully concludes door-to-door campaign in West Henveiru

Former Chief of Defence Force, Major General (Retd.) Moosa Ali Jaleel, participates in RaajjeTV's "Fashaairu" show. | RaajjeMV

PNC Candidate Moosa Ali Jaleel Pulls Out of Debate at the Last Minute

A scene from the balloting process held to determine the order of candidates on the ballot papers for the Thinadhoo City Council and Women's Development Committee elections. | Elections Commission

82 candidates elected unopposed

Ahmed Saleem, a member of the MDP National Congress | RaajjeMV

Complaint Filed With ACC Alleging Fenaka Corporation and MTCC Intimidated Gaadhiffushi Staff Ahead of Election

Mohamed Anees, the Principal of R. Dhuvaafaru Primary School, participates in the draw on behalf of Shah, the PNC candidate contesting for the presidency of the island council. | RaajjeMV

Mohamed Anees, the Principal of the local school, represented PNC candidate at the draw for the R. Dhuvaafaru Council presidency

Velidhoo welcomes MDP campaign team | RaajjeMV

MDP campaign team receives warm welcome in Velidhoo and Holhudhoo!

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu ratifies bill to abolish atoll councils. | President's Office

It is evident that an election is looming! After all this time of indifference, it seems these matters are finally being addressed out of a sudden sense of benevolence

Ahmed Abdulla, the former Member of Parliament for the Baarah constituency. | RaajjeMV

Upcoming local council elections are an opportunity to say no to subjugation: Ahmed Abdulla

Former Economic Minister and former Chairperson of the MDP, Fayyaz Ismail. | Ibrahim Shabil

Government must stop coercing employees and forcibly re-registering them to other islands to secure votes: Fayyaz

Amin Faisal, Member of Parliament for the Kanditheemu constituency. | RaajjeMV

Referendum is a deceptive attempt to strip away the power of the people; this will become an arrow that pierces the PNC’s own eye: Ameen

Amidst serious allegations that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) has been offering substantial bribes, RaajjeTV has obtained evidence confirming these activities. | RaajjeMV Graphics

PNC offers between MVR 1.5 million and USD 300,000 to opposition candidates to withdraw from local council elections

Male' City Mayor Adam Azim addresses the "Hevalla Thayyaaru" rally. | MDP

"We must oust the PNC before they finish carving up and selling off the lands of the Male' region; otherwise, this city cannot be saved."

Thinadhoo Mayor Saud Ali delivers his remarks at the "Heyvalla Thayyaaru" rally. | Screen image

"Pirates" seek to hijack the nation's future whenever MDP is away from power: Thinadhoo Mayor

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

Draw for two council seats delayed due to ongoing Supreme Court case: EC

Candidates contesting for the position of Male' City Mayor. | RaajjeMV Graphics

RaajjeTV begins preparations to host Male' City Mayoral debate

A photograph of the reassigned employees alongside the Mayor of Thinadhoo and mayoral candidate, Saud. | Social Media

Three WAMCO employees in Thinadhoo who supported an MDP candidate, transferred to other islands

Male' City Mayor Adam Azim. | RaajjeMV

Mayor Azim to MP Saudha: You are under oath before Allah; do not spread falsehoods involving our religion and sacred sites!

The drawing of lots to determine the candidate numbers for the Local Council and Women's Development Committee elections is scheduled to take place simultaneously in Malé, other cities, and across the islands this Thursday at 10:00 AM. | Elections Commission

Candidate number draw for Council and WDC elections scheduled for Thursday

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