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By Elections

Voting underway to elect Meedhoo Council President

13 Jun 2026

Seven polling stations for Hithadhoo North by-election

8 May 2026

PNC ticket for Hithadhoo North constituency given to Saeed

29 Apr 2026

Ruling party PNC wins majority seats in by-elections

9 Feb 2025

President ratifies Act on holding by elections twice a year

18 Aug 2024

Majlis accepts amendment to hold by-elections twice a year

31 Jul 2024

Amendment to law to hold by-elections twice a year

29 Jul 2024

Voter turnout at 22% by 15:00 hrs for council by-elections

20 Jul 2024

Voting underway to elect Meedhoo Council President

13 Jun 2026

Seven polling stations for Hithadhoo North by-election

8 May 2026

PNC ticket for Hithadhoo North constituency given to Saeed

29 Apr 2026

Ruling party PNC wins majority seats in by-elections

9 Feb 2025

President ratifies Act on holding by elections twice a year

18 Aug 2024

Majlis accepts amendment to hold by-elections twice a year

31 Jul 2024

Amendment to law to hold by-elections twice a year

29 Jul 2024

Voter turnout at 22% by 15:00 hrs for council by-elections

20 Jul 2024

Elections Commision

No registration, removal from parties without knowledge: EC

EC advised against spreading untruthful narratives and urged that political activities be conducted responsibly.

18 Sept 2026

Shazma Thaufeeq

PNF submits case of EC's Shakeel to police

17 Sept 2026

EC advises parties not to make unsubstantiated allegations

10 Sept 2026

Voting a vessel to build nation's future: EC

25 Aug 2026

Shakeel appointed as President of Elections Commission

1 Jul 2026

Local Councils

Parliament passes amendment where govt can take plots

47 out of the 59 MPs in attendance voted in favor of the bill, with 11 opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) MPs having voted against passing the bill.

26 Aug 2026

Umar Shan Shafeeq

North Galolhu MP proposes salary raise for councilors

21 May 2026

Councilors to take oath of office on May 17

9 Apr 2026

MVR 634 million issued as council grants

27 Mar 2026

Shiyam asked for majority in Addu city in upcoming election

6 Mar 2026

MDP

Niyaz defends Faisal from criticism over time spent in MDP

Party members have criticized Naseem's short tenure in MDP which lead to former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's (Ibu) younger brother Ali Niyaz coming to his defense.

21 Sept 2026

Umar Shan Shafeeq

MDP congress moved to October due to lack of venue

10 Sept 2026

MDP activist Shamin arrested in connection to protest

8 Sept 2026

Conditional release for MDP activist Maimoon

7 Sept 2026

Maimoon’s remand extended for five days

1 Sept 2026

Male Mayor

Former president Nasheed backs Ali Azim for Malé mayor

Nasheed made his endorsement clear in a post on X. Sharing a photo of Azim, Nasheed wrote, "Ali Azim, for Malé City Mayor."

10 Nov 2025

Shazma Thaufeeq

Cat Facility foundation laid by First Lady and Mayor

30 Mar 2024

MCC proposes a park in empty plot in Maafannu Cemetery

5 Mar 2024

Will not obstruct any efforts that will benefit people: Azim

23 Jan 2024

Azim sworn in as new Mayor of Male' City

23 Jan 2024

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