The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a three-week window for the nomination of candidates vying for various positions in the forthcoming 2026 Local Government Councils Elections. The crucial exercise is scheduled to run from September 3rd to September 24th, 2025, across the country.
According to a press release issued by the Electoral Commission, signed by Chairperson Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, the nomination process will be conducted in phases, catering to different levels of local government councils. Aspirants are advised to take note of the specific dates and gazetted venues for their respective elective positions.
The nomination schedule is as follows:
District/City Chairpersons, Lord Mayor, and Councillors (including Special Interest Groups – SIGs): Nominations will take place from September 3rd to September 5th, 2025, at the gazetted District/City Nomination Centers.
Municipality/City Division Chairpersons and Councillors (including SIGs): Candidates for these positions will be nominated from September 8th to September 10th, 2025, also at the gazetted District/City Nomination Centers.
Municipal Division Chairpersons and Councillors (including SIGs), and Sub County and Town Chairpersons and Councillors (including SIGs): The nomination period for these categories will run concurrently from September 11th to September 24th, 2025. Municipal Division nominations will occur at the gazetted District/City Nomination Centers, while Sub County and Town nominations will be held at gazetted County Nomination Centers.
All nominations will be conducted on weekdays, daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Electoral Commission has urged all individuals aspiring to contest in these elections to thoroughly familiarize themselves with the specific requirements for nomination for each elective position.
Detailed guidelines, alongside nomination forms, can be collected from the District Electoral Commission offices across the country. Alternatively, soft copies of both the forms and guidelines are available for download from the Electoral Commission’s official website: www.ec.or.ug.
This announcement marks a significant step towards the 2026 general elections, with the Electoral Commission reaffirming its commitment to ensuring a free and fair electoral process at all levels of governance.
