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UgandaUganda

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Population

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Registered voters

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Voter turnout

At a glance

Uganda held a general election on 15 January 2026 to elect the National Assembly and President.

The Election Commission confirmed incumbent President Yoweri Museveni of the National Resistance Movement party won the election with 72% of the vote and will serve a seventh term.

Uganda has a population of around 52 million and 21.6 million registered voters. In the 2026 election, voter turnout was 52%.

15 Jan 2026

Election Date