Press Release

Polling Dates for Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Councils Elections, 2026 (Revised)

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 Presildent; 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):

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Elective Position

Monday, January 19, 2026

Rescheduling of Polling Date for District Local Government Councils Elections in Butebo District: Tuesday, 17th February 2026

The Electoral Commission informs political parties, candidates, voters, and the general public that the polling date for the election of District Chairperson, District Directly Elected Councillors, and District Women Councillors in Butebo District has been rescheduled.

Accordingly, polling for the above election, which had been scheduled for Wednesday, 4th February 2026, will now be conducted on Tuesday, 17th February 2026.

Monday, February 2, 2026

Rescheduling of Polling Date for Elections in Local Government Electoral Areas Where Polling was not Conducted or Concluded: Tuesday, 17th February 2026

The Electoral Commission informs political parties, candidates, voters, and the general public that the polling date for Local Government Council Elections in electoral areas where polling was not conducted or concluded on the previously appointed dates due to unforeseen circumstances, has been rescheduled.

Accordingly, polling in the above affected electoral areas, which had been scheduled for Wednesday, 4th February 2026, will now be conducted on Tuesday, 17th February 2026.

Monday, February 2, 2026

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