Uganda Reschedules Local Council Elections for March 2026
The Story
The Electoral Commission of Uganda has rescheduled polling for Sub County, Town Council and Municipal Division Local Government Council elections. The elections will be held in areas where voting was not conducted or concluded earlier this month. The Commission announced this change in a press release dated February 20, 2026. According to the announcement, the affected elections will now take place on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Perspective
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Why This Matters
This rescheduling directly impacts the electoral process for specific local government positions in areas where voting was previously incomplete. It determines when voters in these localities will cast their ballots for these councils.
What's Next
The rescheduled elections are set to occur on Thursday, March 12, 2026.