The Electoral Commission of Uganda has officially announced the polling dates for the 2026 elections, covering the Presidency, Members of Parliament, and Local Government Councils, including councillors representing Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
The announcement follows Article 61(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda.
According to the schedule:
15th January 2026: Presidential elections and direct parliamentary elections, including District Woman Representatives.
19th January 2026: National conference to elect Workers’ Representatives to Parliament.
20th January 2026: Election of councillors representing Youths, Older Persons, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) at Municipality/City Division level.
22nd January 2026: District Local Government Council elections, including District/City Chairpersons, Lord Mayor, Mayors, and councillors.
27th January 2026: Elections of Municipality/City Division Chairpersons and Councillors.
28th January 2026: Regional conferences for Youth representatives to Parliament, National conference for National Female Older Persons representatives, and Army Council elections for UPDF representatives to Parliament.
29th January 2026: Election of councillors representing SIGs at the District/City level.
30th January 2026: Election of councillors representing SIGs at Sub-County/Town/Municipal Division.
2nd February 2026: Regional conference for Older Persons representatives to Parliament.
3rd February 2026: National conference for PWDs representatives to Parliament.
4th February 2026: Elections of Sub-County/Town/Municipal Division Chairpersons and Councillors.
6th February 2026: National conference for National Female Youth representative to Parliament.
The Electoral Commission reminded all candidates, their agents and supporters, election observers, and the general public to adhere strictly to the set dates and participate according to the guidelines for each elective position.
The announcement sets the stage for a comprehensive and organised election process, ensuring representation across Uganda’s political and administrative structures while promoting participation from special interest groups, including youth, older persons, workers, and persons with disabilities.
