IEC records 43% increase in candidates for 2026 local elections
During the 2021 local government elections, 99 000 candidates contested the municipal polls whilst this year the commission received more than 142 000 nominations.
Men also dominated the PR lists with 56% compared to 44% women on the same list.
The data further shows that men account for most nominations, also dominatimg the PR (Proportional Representative) lists with 56% compared to 44% women on the same list.
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