The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially released the polling dates for Uganda’s 2026 General Elections, covering the presidential, parliamentary, and local government council positions.
The announcement was made in accordance with Article 61(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, which mandates the Commission to organize regular, free, and fair elections within the prescribed constitutional period.
According to the schedule, elections for the President and Members of Parliament, including directly elected representatives and District Woman Representatives, will be held on 15 January 2026. This will mark the beginning of a series of national polls set to continue until early February 2026.
Subsequent elections will cater to Special Interest Groups (SIGs), such as Persons with Disabilities, Youth, and Older Persons, who will elect their representatives at various administrative levels between 19 and 29 January 2026. The National Conferences for the election of Workers’ Representatives and Persons with Disabilities Representatives to Parliament will be held on 21 January and 19 January 2026, respectively.
Elections for District and City Chairpersons, Mayors, and Councillors are scheduled for 22 January 2026, while Municipality and City Division leaders will be elected on 27 January 2026. The electoral process will conclude with the election of Sub-county, Town, and Municipal Division Chairpersons and Councillors on 4 February 2026. Additionally, Regional Conferences for the election of Youth and Older Persons Representatives to Parliament will take place on 2 and 6 February 2026, respectively.
Earlier today, the EC Chairperson, Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, addressed agents of presidential candidates and the leadership of the Police, led by AIGP Mwesigwa Frank, to review the first month of campaign activities.
During the meeting, stakeholders discussed emerging issues from the ongoing campaigns and agreed on mechanisms to ensure that the remaining campaign period remains peaceful and compliant with electoral laws and Commission guidelines.
Justice Byabakama noted that the assessment of campaign activities was carried out from three key perspectives — those of the candidates, the Electoral Commission, and the security agencies — to promote transparency and coordination ahead of the upcoming elections.
