161 nominations for Hong Kong LegCo election deemed valid

The Candidate Eligibility Review Committee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has officially confirmed the validity of all 161 nominations for the 2025 Legislative Council (LegCo) General Election. This announcement was made by the HKSAR government in a press release on Monday, November 11, 2025. The committee meticulously reviewed each nomination to ensure compliance with legal requirements, including adherence to the HKSAR Basic Law and allegiance to the People’s Republic of China. The nomination period, which ran from October 24 to November 6, saw a total of 161 candidates submitting their forms across the 10 geographical constituencies, 28 functional constituencies, and the Election Committee constituency. The election is set to take place on December 7, marking a significant milestone in Hong Kong’s political landscape.