Key timelines following the Election Day for National Assembly and Local People's Councils
WVR - On Sunday (March 15), voters nationwide will participate in the election of the 16th National Assembly deputies and deputies of the People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.
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March 15 marks the nationwide election day for the 16th National Assembly deputies and deputies of the People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.
This is a significant political event for the country, occurring right after the 14th National Party Congress. It is a step to concretize the resolution linked to the Party's personnel work, involving responsibilities across various levels and sectors. It is an opportunity for voters to exercise their civic rights, choosing representatives who truly reflect their will, aspirations, and sovereignty in the new term of the National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels.
The election of the 16th National Assembly deputies and deputies of the People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term coincides with the 80th anniversary of the first general election. It will continue the democratic tradition of the nation, affirming the strength of national solidarity to propel the country forward in the new era.
Below are the key timelines to note from now until the confirmation of the status of National Assembly deputies and deputies of the People's Councils for the 2026-2031 term.
March 15, 2026: Nationwide election day for the 16th National Assembly deputies and deputies of the People's Councils for the 2026-2031 term.
March 18, 2026: The Election Committee prepares and sends the record confirming the election results of National Assembly deputies and provincial and communal People's Council deputies.
March 22, 2026: The provincial Election Committee prepares the record confirming the election results of National Assembly deputies, sending it to the National Election Council; sets the date for additional elections (if any).
March 25, 2026: Deadline for the National Election Council to announce the election results and the list of elected National Assembly deputies; Deadline for the Election Committee to announce the election results and the list of elected People's Council deputies at their level; Complaints about National Assembly election results are to be sent to the National Election Council, and complaints about People's Council election results are to be sent to the Election Committee, no later than 3 days from the announcement of election results.
March 28, 2026: The Election Committee reviews and resolves complaints about People's Council election results within 7 days from receiving the complaint; The National Election Council reviews and resolves complaints about National Assembly election results within 20 days from receiving the complaint.
March 30, 2026: The National Election Council prepares the summary record of the National Assembly election, sending it to the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, the Government, and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front.
April 4, 2026: Prepare the summary record of the People's Council election, sending it to the People's Council, People's Committee, and the Fatherland Front Committee at the same and provincial levels.
April 5, 2026: Confirmation of the status of National Assembly deputies and People's Council deputies; Local election organizations carry out their tasks; The National Election Council performs its duties after the election results are announced.
April 6, 2026: The first session of the 16th National Assembly (20 days after the election - Article 92, Law on Organization of the National Assembly).
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