Local Council By-Elections: The Democrats Secure First Electoral Win Amid PNC Domination

The ruling PNC won four of the six vacant local council seats in the 4 May 2024 by-elections, while the MDP and The Democrats won one seat each. The result marks the first electoral victory for The Democrats since the party was formed last year following a split within the MDP.

First reported 5 May 2024, 23:36

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Local council by-elections were conducted to fill vacant council seats. 4 May 2024 only Maldives Republic
An voter deposits their vote into the ballot box amidst the local council by-elections conducted on the 4 May 2024
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Mohamed Azim Ali was elected president of the Maduvvari Island Council. Maduvvari Maldives Republic
In a historic win for The Democrats, Mohamed Azim Ali was elected president of the Maduvvari Island Council.
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Elections Commission Ibrahim Mohamed Solih MDP's senior advisor Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)Mohamed Azim Ali Mohamed Nasheed former President People's National Congress (PNC)The Democrats