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Re-registration open for referendum vote to merge elections

The Elections Commission (EC) announced that a referendum vote on merging Presidential and Parliamentary Elections will be held alongside the Local Council and Women's Development Committee Elections on 4th April 2026. Voting runs from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with counting starting 30 minutes after polls close. Official results will be announced on 11th April 2026. Voter registration changes are allowed until Sunday at 3:00 pm. President Mohamed Muizzu issued a decree on Monday directing the EC to hold the local elections on that date. Parliament passed a constitutional amendment to merge the elections on 10th February.

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The Elections Commission (EC) announced that a referendum vote on merging Presidential and Parliamentary Elections will be held alongside the Local Council and Women's Development Committee Elections on 4th April 2026. Voting runs from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with counting starting 30 minutes after polls close. Official results will be announced on 11th April 2026. Voter registration changes are allowed until Sunday at 3:00 pm. President Mohamed Muizzu issued a decree on Monday directing the EC to hold the local elections on that date. Parliament passed a constitutional amendment to merge the elections on 10th February.

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