By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
The Electoral Commission has released Polling dates for Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Councils Elections, 2026.
In a press statement issued today Monday, 3rd November, 2025, the elections will kick off with Presidential and Parliamentary elections on 15th January, 2025.
“In line with Article 61(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, the Electoral Commission appointed the dates below for the elections of President; Members of Parliament and Local Government Councils (City/District; Municipality/City Division; and Sub County, Town, Municipal Division), including Councillors representing Special Interest Groups (SIGs),” reads Byabakama’s statement.
Elections of the President and Members of Parliament (Directly-elected MP and District Woman Representative to Parliament) on 15th January 2026.
National Conference for Election of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) Representatives to Parliament will take place on 19th January 2026
Election of Councillors representing Special Interest Groups (Youths; Older Persons and PWDs) at Sub County/Town/Municipal Division will be 19th January 2026.
Election of Councillors representing Special Interest Groups (Youths; Older Persons and PWDs) at Municipality/City Division shall take place on 20th January 2026
National Conference for Election of Workers Representatives to Parliament will be on 21st January 2026.
Elections of District Local Government Councils: District/City Chairpersons, Lord Mayor, Mayors, and Councillors shall be on 22nd January 2026
Elections of Municipality/City Division Chairpersons and Councillors will be on 27th January 2026.
National Conference for Election of National Female Youth Representative to Parliament will be on 28th January 2026.
National Conference for Election of National Female Older Persons Representative to Parliament shall be on 28th January 2026.
Army Council Meeting for Election of UPDF Representatives to Parliament shall be on 28th January 2026.
Election of Councillors representing Special Interest Groups (Youths; Older Persons and PWDs) at District/City will take place on 29th January 2026.
Regional Conference for Election of Older Persons Representatives to Parliament shall be on 2nd February 2026
Elections of Sub County/Town/Municipal Division Chairpersons and Councillors shall be on 4th February 2026.
Finally, Regional Conferences for Election of Regional Youths Representatives to Parliament shall be on 6th February 2026.
All candidates, their agents and supporters, election observers and the general public are reminded to observe the respective dates and participate in accordance with the guidelines for polling for the respective elective position.
