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Somalia Election Center 2026

Comprehensive coverage of Somalia's elections, candidates, timeline, and results.

Status Awaiting results
Reporting 0.0%
Candidates 4
Last update 13:01 · July 17, 2026
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Election Timeline

  1. Voter RegistrationJan 15 – Feb 15, 2026
  2. Candidate RegistrationFeb 20 – Mar 10, 2026
  3. Campaign PeriodMar 15 – May 1, 2026
  4. Election DayMay 15, 2026
  5. Results AnnouncementMay 20 – May 25, 2026
Awdal Bakool Banaadir Bari Bay Galguduud Gedo Hiiraan Jubbada Dhexe Jubbada Hoose Mudug Nugaal Sanaag Shabeellaha Dhexe Shabeellaha Hoose Sool Togdheer Woqooyi Galbeed Awdal Bakool Banaadir Bari Bay Galguduud Gedo Hiiraan Jubbada Dhexe Jubbada Hoose Mudug Nugaal Sanaag Shabeellaha Dhexe Shabeellaha Hoose Sool Togdheer Woqooyi Galbeed Mogadishu

Results snapshot

Awaiting results 0.0% reporting · Updated 13:01 · July 17, 2026
Maryan Qasim Profiles Campaign Around Health and Education Reform39.4%
184,000 votes
Hassan Ali Khaire Listed as Leading Contender With Focus on Security and Economy34.7%
162,000 votes
Opposition Figure Abdishakur Warsame Highlights Federalism and Reconciliation Agenda25.9%
121,000 votes
Briefing Identifies ‘Hassan Sheikh’ as Election Candidate; Profile Unconfirmed0.0%
85 votes

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Maryan Qasim Profiles Campaign Around Health and Education ReformMaryan Qasim Profiles Campaign Around Health and Education ReformFormer Minister of HealthHassan Ali Khaire Listed as Leading Contender With Focus on Security and EconomyHassan Ali Khaire Listed as Leading Contender With Focus on Security and EconomyFormer Prime MinisterOpposition Figure Abdishakur Warsame Highlights Federalism and Reconciliation AgendaOpposition Figure Abdishakur Warsame Highlights Federalism and Reconciliation AgendaOpposition LeaderBriefing Identifies ‘Hassan Sheikh’ as Election Candidate; Profile UnconfirmedBriefing Identifies ‘Hassan Sheikh’ as Election Candidate; Profile UnconfirmedIncumbent president