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Latest EC News:
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The Electoral Commission conducted Local Government Councils Elections countrywide for City/... ...Read full Press Briefing and attachments Friday, 05 Feb, 2021 |
The Electoral Commission appointed Wednesday 27th January 2021, as the date for elections of... ...Read full Press Briefing and attachments Monday, 25 Jan, 2021 |
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The Electoral Commission conducted Presidential Elections on Thursday 14th January... ...Read full Press Briefing and attachments Thursday, 28 Jan, 2021 |
The Electoral Commission appointed Wednesday 3rd February 2021 as the polling day for elections... ...Read full Press Briefing and attachments Monday, 25 Jan, 2021 |
Polling Dates for 2021 General Elections
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No. |
Elective Position |
Polling Date |
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Election of Councillors for Older Persons to the Sub County/Town/Municipal Division |
11th Jan 2021 |
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Elections of Councillors for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to the Sub County/Town/Municipal Division |
11th Jan 2021 |
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Elections of Youth Representatives to the Sub County/Town/Municipal Division |
11th Jan 2021 |
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4. |
Election of Councillors for Older Persons to the Municipality/City Division |
12th Jan 2021 |
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5. |
Elections of Councillors for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to the Municipality/City Division |
12th Jan 2021 |
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Elections of Councillors for Youth to the Municipality/City Division |
12th Jan 2021 |
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7. |
Elections of the President and Members of Parliament (Directly-elected MP and District Woman Representative to Parliament) |
14th Jan 2021 |
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8. |
National Conference for Election of Older Persons Representatives to Parliament |
17th –18th Jan 2021 |
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9. |
National Conference for Election of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) Representatives to Parliament |
17th –18th Jan 2021 |
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10. |
National Conference for Election of Workers Representatives to Parliament |
17th –18th Jan 2021 |
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Elections of District Local Government Councils: (District/City Chairpersons, Lord Mayor, Mayors, and Councillors) |
20th Jan 2021 |
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12. |
National Conference for Election of National Female Youths Representative to Parliament |
21st –22nd Jan 2021 |
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Elections of Municipality/City Division Chairpersons and Councillors |
25th Jan 2021 |
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14. |
Elections of Councillors for Older Persons to the District Local Government Councils |
27th Jan 2021 |
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15. |
Elections of Councillors for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) to the District Local Government Councils |
27th Jan 2021 |
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16. |
Elections of Councillors for Youths to District Local Government Councils |
27th Jan 2021 |
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17. |
Elections of Workers Representatives to District Local Government Councils |
27th Jan 2021 |
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18. |
Elections of UPDF Representatives to Parliament |
29th Jan 2021 |
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19. |
Regional Conferences for Election of Regional Youths Representatives to Parliament |
31st Jan– 1st February 2021 |
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Elections of Sub County/Town/Municipal Division Chairpersons and Councillors |
February 3rd 2021 |
Select Group:
Appointment of Polling Date for Presidential Elections 2021
Following the conclusion of the above nomination exercise, the Electoral Commission has appointed the period from 9th November 2020 until 12th January 2020 for the purpose of conducting candidates’ campaign meetings for Presidential Elections, 2021. The Electoral Commission has further appointed 14th January 2020 as the polling date for Presidential Elections 2021.
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Preparations for Nomination of Candidates for Presidential Elections 2021
The Electoral Commission appointed Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd November 2020 as the dates for nomination of candidates for Presidential Elections, 2021. The nomination exercise will be conducted at Kyambogo University Sports Grounds, starting at 9:00am and ending at 5pm on each of the appointed dates.
A person aspiring for nomination as Presidential Candidate shall be a citizen of Uganda by birth, a registered voter, of 18 years and above. He/she shall submit certified copies of educational qualifications confirming that he/she obtained a minimum formal education of Advanced (A) Level or its equivalent.
The candidate’s nomination shall be supported by not less than one hundred (100) persons who are registered voters, from not less than ninety-eight (98) districts, which form two thirds (2/3) of all the districts of Uganda.
Attachment(s):
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Campaign and Polling Dates for 2021 General Elections
The Electoral Commission conducted the nomination of candidates for Local Government Councils and Parliamentary Elections, from 21st September to 5th October and on 15th and 16th October 2021, respectively. The nomination exercise attracted a high number of aspirants who include party-sponsored candidates and independents. The Commission is compiling the details of all nominated candidates and will publish the results in due course.
Following the conclusion of the above nomination exercises, the Commission has appointed the periods for the purpose of conducting candidates’ campaign meetings for Parliamentary and Local Government Councils Elections, 2021...
Attachment(s):
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Revision of Polling Date for District/City Youth Committees
The Electoral Commission informs the general public and particularly members of Youths electoral college, that the elections of District and City Youth Committees, which were scheduled to be conducted on Friday 16th October 2020, have been postponed to Monday 19th October 2020. The postponement has been made to enable smooth conduct of nomination of candidates for Parliamentary Elections, which will be conducted on 15th and 16th October 2020, at the respective District/City Headquarters.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Guidelines for Nomination of Candidates for Parliamentary Elections 2021
The Electoral Commission has appointed Thursday 15th and Friday 16th October 2020 as the dates for nomination of candidates for Parliamentary Elections 2021. The nominations shall be conducted at the respective district/city headquarters across the country, beginning at 9:00am and ending at 5:00pm on each of the appointed dates. An aspiring candidate for Member of Parliament shall be a citizen of Uganda and a registered voter.
Attachment(s):
Monday, October 12, 2020
Revision of Dates for Nomination of Candidates for Parliamentary Elections 2021
Following presentations from various stakeholders including the Parliament of Uganda on the above subject matter, the Electoral Commission has revised the programme for the nomination of candidates for Parliamentary Elections 2021, from Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th 2020, to Thursday 15th and Friday 16th October 2020.
The nominations shall be conducted at the respective District/City headquarters across the country, beginning at 9:00am and ending at 5:00pm on each of the appointed dates.
The Electoral Commission urges all aspiring candidates in the above electoral process to carefully note the above revised programme and to prepare for nominations in accordance with the guidelines issued for the exercise.
Attachment(s):
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Extension of Period for Nomination of Candidates for Local Government Councils Elections
Due to high numbers of aspirants at the nomination centers since the beginning of the exercise, and in accordance with the powers vested in the Commission under Section 50 of the Electoral Commission Act, the Electoral Commission has taken a decision to extend the nomination exercise, which was scheduled to close on Thursday 1st October 2020, for four (4) more days, that is, from Friday 2nd October to Monday 5th October 2020, including Saturday and Sunday, after which, there will be no further extension.
Attachment(s):
Thursday, October 1, 2020
