EC Announces Revised Nomination Dates for 2025/2026 General Elections
KAMPALA – The Electoral Commission of Uganda has officially released a new roadmap for the nomination of candidates in the upcoming 2025/2026 General Elections, covering Local Government, Parliamentary, and Presidential positions. The announcement was made by the Commission’s Chairperson, Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon.
Local Government Nominations – In a bid to streamline the process, Local Government nominations will now be staggered as follows:
- District/City Chairpersons, Lord Mayor & Councillors: September 3–5, 2025
- Municipality/City Division Chairpersons & Councillors: September 8–10, 2025
- Sub County/Town/Municipal Division Chairpersons & Councillors: September 11–24, 2025 (excluding weekends)
Nomination forms will be available starting August 11, 2025, at District/City offices or online via the Commission’s portal: www.ec.or.ug.
Parliamentary Nominations – Nominations for Members of Parliament, including Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are now scheduled for October 15–16, 2025. These will be conducted at District/City Returning Officers’ offices. Guidelines and forms will also be accessible online from August 11, 2025.
Presidential Nominations – For the country’s highest office, Presidential aspirants may collect nomination forms and guidelines from the Electoral Commission Head Office in Kampala between August 11 – September 24, 2025, on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Key requirements include:
- Signatures of supporters from at least two-thirds of Uganda’s districts
- Party candidates must present official authorization from their political parties
- Independent candidates must provide proof of registration as voters
Call for Compliance – The Electoral Commission has urged all aspirants to adhere strictly to this revised schedule to ensure a smooth and transparent electoral process.
