Pursuant to Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the results of the Thromde Elections held on 15 July 2026 for the two Dzongkhag Thromde Tshogdes of Phuentshogling and Thimphu.
The details of the candidates elected to the Thromde Tshogdes are as follows:
1.Phuentshogling Thromde Tshogde
| Sl. No | Candidate | CID No. | Demkhong |
| Thrompon | |||
| 1. | Deepen Ghallay | 10212000257 | Phuentshogling |
| Dzongkhag Thromde Tshogde Tshogpa | |||
| 1. | Sangay Khandu (F) | 10711001058 | Nyedrag |
| 2. | Ganesh Rai | 10212000176 | Pasakha |
| 3. | Pompha Devi Ghalley | 10212000172 | Pekarzhing |
| 4. | Karma Chen | 10211002771 | Phuentshogling Maed |
| 5. | Sharmila Limbu | 10211003662 | Phuentshogling Toed |
2. Thimphu Thromde Tshogde
| Sl. No | Candidate | CID No. | Demkhong |
| Thrompon | |||
| 1. | Ugyen Dorji | 11410004630 | Thimphu |
| Dzongkhag Thromde Tshogde Tshogpa | |||
| 1. | Dorji Gyeltshen | 11410000480 | Babesa |
| 2. | Sonam Tshering | 11410001740 | Chang Bangdu_Olakha |
| 3. | Rinzin Dorji | 11410004268 | Changgangkha |
| 4. | Ugyen | 10805001398 | Dechenchhoeling_Taba |
| 5. | Ugyen Penjor | 11410001411 | Jungshina_Kawajangsa |
| 6. | Pema Yangzom | 11410006108 | Motithang |
| 7. | Phub Tshering | 11410006400 | Norzin |
The Demkhong-wise voter turnout and registered voter information are as follows:
1.Phuentshogling
Of the 1168 registered eligible voters (M= 570 & F= 598), 583 (EVM:549 & Postal Ballot:34) cast their votes on the poll day with voter turnout at 49.91%.
2. Thimphu
Of the 9202 registered eligible voters (M= 4271 & F= 4931), 2935 (EVM: 2877 & Postal Ballot: 58) cast their votes on the poll day with voter turnout at 31.90%.
In terms of the overall voter turnout of the two Dzongkhag Thromde Tshogde Elections, 2026, of the 10370 registered eligible voters (M= 4841 & F= 5529), 3518 (EVM: 3426 & Postal Ballot: 92) cast their votes on the poll day with overall voter turnout at 33.92%.
Further details are available @ECB’s webpage: https://www.ecb.bt/4ththromdeelections2026/
It is hereby being notified to all stakeholders and the general public that the Election Petition Period of 10 days for the Dzongkhag Thromde Elections in Phuentshogling and Thimphu starts today, 16 July 2026 and ends at 5 p.m. on 29 July 2026.
Issued on the 2nd Day of the 6th Month of the Fire Male Horse Year, corresponding to 16 July 2026.
Chief Election Commissioner of Bhutan
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