By-elections

Electoral body asks for by-election funds

A dozen lawmakers lost their seats in 2017 when they left the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives. The Supreme Court issued an anti-defection order unseating those who crossed the aisle.

Gayoom calls on security forces to stop by-elections

The electoral body called the by-elections shortly after the apex court ruled that there was no room to adjudicate cases filed by four former Progressive Party of Maldives lawmakers who were deemed to have lost their seats for crossing the floor.

MDP seeks candidate to contest Dhiggaru by-election

PPM wins by-elections in Madduvari, Kondey

PPM, independent candidates claim island council by-election seats

PPM win island council seats in Vashafaru, Innamadhoo

PPM wins by-elections in Faafu, Meemu and Laamu atolls

MDP, PPM campaigning ahead of Monday’s by-elections

Former President Nasheed tours Meemu Atoll for by-election campaign

JP, MDP share spoils of island council by-elections

Mixed political responses as PPM becomes minority party in Majlis

President Waheed scores “first political win” with weekend’s polls, reports regional media

Election’s Commission figures back by-election victory for pro-government parties

Adhaalath, PPM accuses government of influencing Fuvahmulah by-election

By-elections for Shaviyani atoll council, Alif Alif Mathiveri island council seat scheduled for December 31

Himandhoo, Fuvahmulah by-elections scheduled for November 19

Kaashidhoo MP requests EC delay by-elections pending court appeal