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Somalia Election Center 2026

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

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
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