Malawi Electoral Commission

30 JUNE BY-ELECTIONS CALENDER OF EVENTS! Stay updated on all key dates as the Malawi Electoral Commission prepares for the upcoming by-elections. Let’s all play our part in ensuring a free, fair, and credible electoral process.

On this World Press Freedom Day, the Malawi Electoral Commission reaffirms its commitment to an independent media that informs, and empowers voters. Together, let's safeguard truth and democracy. #PressFreedomDay

On this Labour Day, the Malawi Electoral Commission celebrates all the dedicated workers whose labour builds a stronger Malawi. Your voice matters, always take part in electoral activities.

HOLDING OF FRESH ELECTION IN BALAKA MULUNGUZI CONSTITUENCY

We share with you our entry for today as we Unpack Electoral Issues in the Political Index Supplement. Grab a copy of The Nation newspaper to read more:

Section 63(2)(b) of the Constitution of the of Malawi provides that any vacancy in Parliament or a ward shall be filled through a by-election held in the next quarter of the calendar year after the seat becomes vacant, or, where this is not possible, as expeditiously as possible.

What are you reading? We’ve got the latest Freedom House 2026 report in hand and on the elections front, Malawi is standing tall 🇲🇼. Read the Freedom House report here freedomhouse.org/sites/default/…

UPDATE ON DIRECTIVE OF RELOCATION OF MEC HEAD OFFICE FROM LILONGWE TO BLANTYRE Kindly find attached statement from the Commission giving an update on the directive for relocation of the MEC head office from Lilongwe to Blantyre.

We share with you our entry for today as we Unpack Electoral Issues in the Political Index Supplement. Grab a copy of The Nation newspaper to read more:

We share with you our entry for this week as we Unpack Electoral Issues in the Political Index Supplement. Grab a copy of The Nation newspaper to read more:

Today, marks 1700 days to the polling day for the 17 September 2030 General Election whereby voters will go to the polls to electi President, Members of Parliament and Ward Councillors. Stay engaged as we bring you updates in our centidaily countdown to the next polls.

STATEMENT ON MALAWI HOSTING INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION LESOTHO FOR STUDY TOUR

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We share with you our entry for this week as we Unpack Electoral Issues in the Political Index Supplement. Grab a copy of The Nation newspaper to read more:

UPDATE 4: TRANSMISSION AND DECLARATION OF BY-ELECTION RESULTS

UPDATE ON PROGRESS OF POLLING ON 17 MARCH 2026 BY-ELECTIONS Kindly find attached statement from the Malawi Electoral Commission giving an update on the polling as at 2.00pm today. The Commission is monitoring the process and another update will come later today.

UPDATE ON PROGRESS OF POLLING ON 17 MARCH 2026 BY-ELECTIONS

Justice Annabel Mtalimanja, Chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), today, 16 March 2026 visited polling centres in Linthembwe Ward in Dowa to monitor the pre-inspection of polling materials ahead of the upcoming by-elections taking place tomorrow, 17 March, 2026.

Today the Commission received the last consignment of ballot papers at the Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe. The ballot papers have since been dispatched to the constituency tally centres where the by-elections will take place.

We share with you our entry for this week as we Unpack Electoral Issues in the Political Index Supplement. Grab a copy of The Nation newspaper to read more: