Basic Requirements and Information on Nomination of Candidates in the 2020-2021 General Elections

Category of Candidates Age Formal Education Number of Supporters Nomination Fee Time of Resignation of Public Officers Nomination Date Nomination Venue
Presidential 18 years and above ‘A’ Level or its equivalent   100 voters from two thirds (2/3) of all the districts of Uganda 20,000,000/- Before nomination day 2nd – 3rd November 2020 Kololo Independence Ground
Member of Parliament 18 years and above ‘A’ Level or its equivalent  10 registered voters in the constituency 3,000,000/- At least 90 days before nomination day 12th - 13rd October 2020 Respective District Headquarters
District/City Chairperson 18 years and above ‘A’ Level or its equivalent  50 registered voters from each of at least 2/3 of electoral areas: S/County/Division 200,000/- At least 30 days before nomination day 21st Sept – 1st October 2020 Respective District Headquarters
Municipality Chairperson Not less than 35 years and not more than 75 yrs No academic qualification required 20 registered voters from each electoral area 100,000/- At least 30 days before nomination day 21st Sept – 1st October 2020 Respective District Headquarters
City Division Chairperson Not less than 35 years and not more than 75 yrs No academic qualification required 20 registered voters from each electoral area 50,000/- At least 30 days before nomination day 21st Sept – 1st October 2020 Respective District Headquarters
Sub County, Town/   Mun. Div. Chairperson Not less than 35 years and not more than 75 years No academic qualification required   20 registered voters from each electoral area 50,000/- At least 30 days before nomination day 21st Sept – 1st October 2020 Respective District Headquarters  
District/City Division Councillors 18 years and above No academic qualification required 5 registered voters from each electoral area 50,000/- At least 30 days before nomination day 21st Sept – 1st October 2020 Respective District Headquarters
Municipality Councillors 18 years and above No academic qualification required 5 registered voters from each electoral area 50,000/- At least 30 days before nomination day 21st Sept – 1st October 2020 Respective District Headquarters
Municipal Division Councillors 18 years and above No academic qualification required 5 registered voters from each electoral area 20,000/- At least 30 days before nomination day 21st Sept – 1st October 2020 Respective County Headquarters
Sub County Councillors 18 years and above No academic qualification required 5 registered voters from each electoral area 20,000/- At least 30 days before nomination day 21st Sept – 1st October 2020 Respective County Headquarters

 

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