2024 Cambodian provincial elections explained

Country:Cambodia
Previous Election:2019
Next Election:Next
Election Date:26 May 2024
Ongoing:yes
Party1:Cambodian People's Party
Party Leader1:Hun Sen
Last Election1:3,484
Current Seats1:3,484
Party2:Khmer National United Party
Party Leader2:Nhek Bun Chhay
Last Election2:38
Current Seats2:38
Party Leader3:Norodom Chakravuth
Last Election3:33
Current Seats3:33
Seats For Election:All 559 seats in Capital and Provincial Councils; all 3,555 seats in Municipal, District and Khan Councils
Party3:FUNCINPEC

Provincial, municipal, district and Khan council elections took place in Cambodia on 26 May 2024.[1] [2] [3]

Background

The Candlelight Party cannot take part in the election, because they are not registered with the Ministry of Interior. They can, however, apply and be approved by the ministry, allowing them to join.

Electoral system

Only Communal Chiefs and Communal Councilors have the right to vote in Capital, Provincial, Municipal, District and Khan Council elections every 5 years.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023-09-20 . Cambodia to hold 4th capital, provincial, municipal, district and khan council election in May next year - Khmer Times . 2023-09-20 . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2023-09-20 . NEC announces date for next year's Council Elections - Khmer Times . 2023-09-21 . en-US.
  3. Web site: Sochan . Ry . Dates set for sub-national elections . 2023-09-22 . phnompenhpost.com . en.