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Uganda
15 Jan · President and National Assembly
● Major national election
Facts
A consequential contest in a populous East African state, centred on regime continuity, opposition space and regional security.
Sources
Forecasts or Results
President Yoweri Museveni won a seventh term with 71.65% of the vote, his strongest result since 1996, extending his rule to 40 years. Main challenger Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) of the National Unity Platform received 24.72%. The vote was held amid an internet blackout and post-election violence.
Election observation
No observer assessment recorded yet.
Election history
Past elections, turnout and electoral system details for Uganda, from IFES ElectionGuide.
