The nomination period for the 2025 Legislative Council (LegCo) General Election in Hong Kong concluded on Thursday, with a total of 161 nomination forms submitted across various constituencies. The Registration and Electoral Office of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government confirmed the figures, marking a significant step in the electoral process. The submissions included 51 nominations for geographical constituencies, 60 for functional constituencies, and 50 for the Election Committee constituency. The nomination period ended at 5 pm local time on November 6, 2025. Returning officers will now determine the order of candidates’ names on ballot papers and allocate designated spots for election advertisements through a lottery system on November 7. The Candidate Eligibility Review Committee is expected to publish a notice of validly nominated candidates in the gazette within 14 days. The election, scheduled for December 7, 2025, will determine the composition of the eighth LegCo, playing a pivotal role in Hong Kong’s governance and legislative framework.