Zanzibar announces general election schedule; early voting to begin October 28
This marks the second time in Zanzibar's history that early voting will be held one day before the general elections, the first instance occurring in 2020.
Tanzania's Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC) on Monday released the official timetable for the 2025 general elections, announcing that early voting will take place on October 28, followed by the main election day on October 29.
This marks the second time in Zanzibar's history that early voting will be held one day before the general elections, the first instance occurring in 2020.
More To Read
- Sweden to phase out bilateral cooperation with Tanzania by August 2026
- Tanzania faces mounting global pressure after bloody October election
- Tanzania pushes back on foreign criticism, cites Commission of Inquiry on election violence
- Tanzania dispatches envoy to Brussels to avert Sh23.3 billion EU aid freeze
- European Parliament moves to block Sh23.44 billion aid to Tanzania after post-election violence
- Tanzania dismisses EU sanctions threat over human rights violations
According to a statement issued by the ZEC, early voting will be conducted in accordance with Section 82 of the Election Act No. 4 of 2018, with eligible participants including election supervisors, polling station managers, police officers on duty, ZEC commissioners and staff, as well as voters assigned to security duties on election day.
The commission said the collection of nomination forms will run from August 28 to September 10.
Candidate nominations are scheduled for September 11, with the campaign period beginning the same day and concluding on October 27. Vote counting and the announcement of results will take place between October 29 and November 1.
The ZEC also pledged to ensure inclusive voting environments for people with disabilities. For the first time, the commission has documented and registered voters with disabilities in the electoral roll.
Top Stories Today
