Myanmar has commenced its highly anticipated 2025 multi-party democratic general election, marking a significant political event for the Southeast Asian nation. The electoral process began on Sunday, December 28, 2025, with polling stations across Yangon and other regions opening for the first phase of voting.
This comprehensive election will unfold across three distinct phases, with subsequent voting scheduled for January 11 and January 25, 2026. The electoral landscape encompasses 692 constituencies nationwide, featuring approximately 5,000 candidates representing 57 political parties. These candidates are competing for positions across multiple governmental bodies, including the Pyithu Hluttaw (Lower House), Amyotha Hluttaw (Upper House), and various State and Region Parliaments.
The Union Election Commission has established an extensive network of 21,517 polling stations throughout the country to facilitate the democratic process. This election introduces two significant innovations: the Mixed-Member Proportional (MMP) electoral system, which integrates First-Past-the-Post and Proportional Representation methods, and the implementation of Myanmar Electronic Voting Machines.
According to the Ministry of Information, Myanmar citizens residing abroad have already participated through advance voting at overseas embassies and consulates. The election has attracted international attention, with observation teams from several countries arriving to monitor the proceedings.
The outcome of this election will determine the composition of the Union Parliament and regional legislatures, which will subsequently elect a new president and form the next Union Government. This election follows Myanmar’s previous general election held in November 2020.