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Nasheed swept MDP chairpersonship election with 69% votes
Former President Mohamed Nasheed won the MDP chairpersonship election on June 12, 2026, with 69% of votes (20,943 out of 30,363 valid ballots), defeating South Galolhu MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem. Nasheed dominated in several atolls including L. Atoll (86.5%), GDh. Atoll (83.5%), and Th. Atoll (83.1%). Nasheed pledged to keep the party united for the 2028 presidency.