Local_elections_2024 - The Edition

local elections 2024

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

20 Jul 2024

Democrats Secure Victory in Maduvvari Council By-Election

5 May 2024

17,000 Voter turnout, way below EC's prediction

14 Jan 2024

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

20 Jul 2024

Democrats Secure Victory in Maduvvari Council By-Election

5 May 2024

17,000 Voter turnout, way below EC's prediction

14 Jan 2024

Elections Commision

MDP and PNC only parties contesting Thinadhoo by-election

The by-election will be held on 28 November. Elections for the Thinadhoo Women’s Development Committee will take place on the same day.

29 Oct 2026

Malika Shahid

Four islands by-election voter lists open for complaints

13 Oct 2026

Race for Th. Thinadhoo Council President announced

11 Oct 2026

No registration, removal from parties without knowledge: EC

18 Sept 2026

PNF submits case of EC's Shakeel to police

17 Sept 2026

Male City Council

Male' City Council takes legal action over 14 plots taken

The ministry has invited complaints and opinions on the decision within 14 days.

28 Oct 2026

Malika Shahid

Burials suspended in Hulhumale' Cemetery due to flooding

24 Oct 2026

Male' Council City to take government to court over 14 plots

17 Oct 2026

Thaisey Koshi land also taken by government

15 Oct 2026

Thinadhoo and Male' city councils sign collaboration MoU

8 Oct 2026

The Democrats

Democrats Party opens to contest in Council Elections

The Elections Commission opened the window for names to be submitted for the elections, scheduled for April 4, just yesterday.

19 Jan 2026

Shazma Thaufeeq

Two Democrats members from council rejoined with MDP

15 Dec 2025

MDP welcomes Nasheed and Democrats back to the party

19 Jun 2025

Resolution to dissolve The Democrats, decides to rejoin MDP

17 Jun 2025

Changing SC bench an attempt to influence court: Democrats

24 Feb 2025

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

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