The Maldivian Democratic Party rescheduled its local council primaries to 16 January 2026, bringing the date forward from an earlier 30 January plan so that it falls before the Elections Commission opens nominations. Local council elections covering 646 seats are scheduled for 28 March.
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The MDP had earlier announced on 18 December that the primaries would be held on 30 January. The party cancelled that plan on Sunday and brought the date forward.
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The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has rescheduled its primary polls for next year's local council elections to 16 January 2026. The party said voting will take place from 14:30 to 20:00.
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A total of 646 councillors, including mayors and council presidents, will be elected at the local council polls.
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This marks a reduction of 336 seats compared with the 2021 local council elections.
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133 island councils will each elect three members. These include a council president, one female member and one additional member.
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In 46 islands, five councillors will be elected. These councils will consist of a president, two female councillors and two additional councillors.
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