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.
29 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
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.
29 Aug 2017, 9:00 AM
MDP seeks candidate to contest Dhiggaru by-election
23 Apr 2015, 7:28 PM
PPM wins by-elections in Madduvari, Kondey
21 Dec 2014, 5:27 PM
PPM, independent candidates claim island council by-election seats
27 Jan 2013, 8:31 PM
PPM win island council seats in Vashafaru, Innamadhoo
17 Dec 2012, 2:31 PM
PPM wins by-elections in Faafu, Meemu and Laamu atolls
30 Oct 2012, 2:03 PM
MDP, PPM campaigning ahead of Monday’s by-elections
28 Oct 2012, 3:14 PM
Former President Nasheed tours Meemu Atoll for by-election campaign
23 Oct 2012, 2:18 PM
JP, MDP share spoils of island council by-elections
24 Jun 2012, 5:21 PM
Mixed political responses as PPM becomes minority party in Majlis
19 Apr 2012, 6:11 PM
President Waheed scores “first political win” with weekend’s polls, reports regional media
15 Apr 2012, 3:52 PM
Election’s Commission figures back by-election victory for pro-government parties
14 Apr 2012, 10:49 PM
Adhaalath, PPM accuses government of influencing Fuvahmulah by-election
22 Nov 2011, 12:42 PM
By-elections for Shaviyani atoll council, Alif Alif Mathiveri island council seat scheduled for December 31
15 Nov 2011, 8:31 PM
Himandhoo, Fuvahmulah by-elections scheduled for November 19
02 Oct 2011, 1:44 PM
Kaashidhoo MP requests EC delay by-elections pending court appeal
18 Sep 2011, 4:43 PM