Voters Reject Plan to Hold Two Elections on Same Day; MDP Sweeps Mayoral Races

Voters in the Maldives rejected a proposal to hold parliamentary and presidential elections on the same day, a setback for President Mohamed Muizzu. The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) won all five mayoral races in elections held on Saturday, April 4, 2026. The referendum, backed by the Muizzu administration, was opposed by opposition parties who said it would undermine accountability. Local council and Women's Development Committee elections also took place. Former president Mohamed Nasheed said the results reflected a decisive outcome in favour of the opposition.

Voters in the Maldives rejected a proposal to hold parliamentary and presidential elections on the same day, a setback for President Mohamed Muizzu. The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) won all five mayoral races in elections held on Saturday, April 4, 2026. The referendum, backed by the Muizzu administration, was opposed by opposition parties who said it would undermine accountability. Local council and Women's Development Committee elections also took place. Former president Mohamed Nasheed said the results reflected a decisive outcome in favour of the opposition.

Voters in the Maldives rejected a proposal to hold parliamentary and presidential elections on the same day, a setback for President Mohamed Muizzu. The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) won all five mayoral races in elections held on Saturday, April 4, 2026. The referendum, backed by the Muizzu administration, was opposed by opposition parties who said it would undermine accountability. Local council and Women's Development Committee elections also took place. Former president Mohamed Nasheed said the results reflected a decisive outcome in favour of the opposition.

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