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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 22:09 · June 15, 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 22:09 · June 15, 2026
Maryan Qasim39.4%
184,000 votes
Hassan Ali Khaire34.7%
162,000 votes
Abdishakur Warsame25.9%
121,000 votes
Briefing Identifies ‘Hassan Sheikh’ as Election Candidate; Profile Unconfirmed0.0%
85 votes

Top Candidates

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Maryan QasimMaryan QasimFormer Minister of HealthHassan Ali KhaireHassan Ali KhaireFormer Prime MinisterAbdishakur WarsameAbdishakur WarsameOpposition LeaderBriefing Identifies ‘Hassan Sheikh’ as Election Candidate; Profile UnconfirmedBriefing Identifies ‘Hassan Sheikh’ as Election Candidate; Profile UnconfirmedIncumbent president