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Declaration of the result of the Bye-Election conducted to fill the vacant post of the Tshogpa of Changche_Matshigpogto Chiwog of Gase Tshogongm Gewog under Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag

Posted on 30/04/202630/04/2026 bye-election, Press Release

Pursuant to Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the result of the Bye-Election conducted to fill the vacant post of the Tshogpa of Changche_Matshigpogto Chiwog of Gase Tshogongm Gewog under Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag. Mr. Chado Wangchuk, holdingCID

Press Release on the Conduct of the Functional Literacy Test (FLT) for the Thromde Elections 2026

Posted on 29/04/202629/04/2026 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to inform the general public that the term of office of the Thromde Tshogdes of Gelephu, Phuentshogling, and Thimphu will be completing as follows: 1.Gelephu on 27 May 2026; and 2. Phuentshogling and Thimphu on 6 June 2026. Accordingly, the preparations for the conduct of

Bye-Election Result declaration for the post of Gup in Lingmukha Gewog under Punakha Dzongkhag

Posted on 17/04/202617/04/2026 Notifications, Press Release

Pursuant to Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the result of the Bye-Election conducted to fill the vacant post of the Gup of Lingmukha Gewog under Punakha Dzongkhag. Mr. Kinley Tenzin, holdingCID No. 11006000011, hailing from Dompala

Declaration of the Result of Bye-Election for the post of the Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Dhangkhar_Trong Chiwog of Trong Gewog under Zhemgang Dzongkhag

Posted on 17/03/202617/03/2026 bye-election, Press Release

Pursuant to Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the result of the Bye-Election conducted to fill the vacant post of the Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Dhangkhar_Trong Chiwog of Trong Gewog under Zhemgang Dzongkhag. Ugyen Choden, holdingCID No.

Declaration of Local Government Bye-Election Results in Garzhikha_Omchheygang Chiwog under Bjenag Gewog & Zamding Chiwog under Ruebisa Gewog under Wandue Phodrang Dzongkhag

Posted on 03/03/202603/03/2026 bye-election, Press Release

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 Bye-Elections conducted to fill the vacant posts for the following Demkhongs: Sl. No.DzongkhagGewogChiwogCandidatePost1. Wangdue PhodrangBjenagGarzhikha_OmchheygangPema ChunduTshogpaRuebisaZamdingPhub DorjiTshogpa The poll day for the Bye-elections in the above

Declaration of the Bye-Election Result of Tshogpa of Mendrel_Uesuna Chiwog of Dokar Gewog, Paro

Posted on 30/01/202622/04/2026 bye-election, Press Release

In accordance with the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the result of the Bye-Election conducted to fill the vacant post of the Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa of Mendrel_Uesuna Chiwog of Dokar Gewog under

Declaration of the Results of Bye-Elections in Two Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa Demkhongs under Chhukha Dzongkhag

Posted on 28/11/202522/04/2026 bye-election, Press Release

In accordance with the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the results of the Bye-Elections conducted to fill the vacant posts of the Local Government. The Elections were conducted in Two Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa

Release of Report on the State Finance and Election Returns of the Bye-Election for Nubi_Tangsibji Demkhong, Trongsa Dzongkhag, 2025

Posted on 20/11/202520/11/2025 Notifications, Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan, as required under the Public Election Fund Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 herein informs the general public that the Report on the State Finance and Election Returns pertaining to the Election Campaign for the Bye-Election of Nubi_Tangsibji Demkhong under Trongsa Dzongkhag,2025 is hereby

General notice to the public of Damchhekha_Uezhi Chiwog under Doongna Gewog, Chhukha Dzongkhag

Posted on 06/10/202506/10/2025 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan would like to inform the general public of Damchhekha_Uezhi Chiwog under Doongna Gewog, Chhukha Dzongkhag, that incessant rainfall has caused landslides and swelling of rivers/streams in the locality, thereby resulting in roadblocks and damages to the bridges connecting the Chiwog. Consequently, the said Chiwog has become

Declaration of the Result of National Assembly Bye-Election, 2025 for Nubi_Tangsibji Demkhong, Trongsa

Posted on 05/09/202505/09/2025 bye-election, Press Release

In accordance with the provisions enshrined under Sections 443 and 447 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the result of the National Assembly (NA) Bye-Election, 2025 conducted to fill the casual vacancy of NA member of Nubi_Tangsibji Demkhong

Declaration of the Results of Bye-Elections in Local Government, 2025

Posted on 12/08/202527/08/2025 bye-election, Press Release

In accordance with the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the results of the Bye-Elections conducted to fill the vacant posts of the Local Government in the following Dzongkhags. The Elections were conducted in

Declaration of the Results of Bye-Elections in Local Government, 2025

Posted on 09/07/202527/08/2025 bye-election, Press Release

In accordance with the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the result of the Bye-Elections conducted to fill the vacant posts of the Local Government in the following Dzongkhags. The Elections were conducted in

Declaration of the Result of Bye-Election in Local Government, 2025

Posted on 30/05/202527/08/2025 bye-election, Press Release

In accordance with the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the result of the Bye-Election to fill the vacant post in the Local Government. Rinzin Wangdi, holding CID No. 11516000488, hailing from Daliphang village

Declaration of the Result of Bye-Election in Local Government, 2025

Posted on 15/04/202527/08/2025 bye-election, Press Release

In accordance with the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the result of the Bye-Election to fill the vacant post in the Local Government. Ugyen Dorji,holdingCID No. 11003000559 hailing from Zhelngoesa Chiwog, has been

Declaration of the Result of Bye-Election in Local Government, 2025

Posted on 06/03/202527/08/2025 bye-election, Press Release

In accordance with the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the result of the Bye-Election to fill the vacant post in the Local Government. Phub Sithup, holdingCID No. 10204001025, hailing from Gangkha_Shel-Yuel Chiwog has

Declaration of the Result of Bye-Election in Local Government, 2025

Posted on 26/02/202527/08/2025 bye-election, Press Release

In accordance with the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the result of the Bye-Election to fill the vacant post in the Local Government. Kuenzang Choden, holding CID No. 11702000849, hailing from Nabi Chiwog

Declaration of the Result of Bye-Election in Local Government, 2025

Posted on 06/02/202527/08/2025 bye-election, Press Release

In accordance with the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby declares the result of the Bye-Election to fill the vacant post in the Local Government. Jigme Dorji, holdingCID No. 11508002903, hailing from Raling village, has

Declaration of the Result of Bye-Election in Local Government, 2024

Posted on 16/12/202427/08/2025 bye-election, Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), as per the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby declares the result of the Bye Election for filling the vacant post to the Local Government. Rinchen Lethro (CID No: 10713000027) hailing from Daag village has

Declaration of the Result of Bye-Election in Local Government, 2024

Posted on 07/11/202427/08/2025 bye-election, Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), as per the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby declares the result of the Bye Election for filling the vacant post to the Local Government. Tenzin Jamtsho (CID No: 10705004440) hailing from Serkhaphu_Yengkhartshing Chiwog has

Declaration of the Results of Bye-Elections in Local Government, 2024

Posted on 23/10/202427/08/2025 bye-election, Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), as per the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby declares the Results of the Bye Elections for filling the vacancies of the posts to the Local Government. The Elections were conducted in the TWO Dzongkhags

Declaration of the Result of Bye-Election in Local Government, 2024

Posted on 16/08/202427/08/2025 bye-election, Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), as per the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby declares the result of the Bye Election for filling the vacant post to the Local Government. The Election was conducted in Samtse Dzongkhag for the position

Declaration of the Results of Bye-Elections in Local Government, 2024

Posted on 31/07/202427/08/2025 bye-election, Press Release

Declaration of the Results of Bye-Elections in Local Government, 2024

Posted on 30/04/202427/08/2025 bye-election, Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), as per the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby declares the Results of the Bye Elections for the posts to the Local Government. The Elections were conducted in the five Dzongkhags for the positions of

Declaration of the results of Bye-Elections in Local Government, 2024

Posted on 26/02/202427/08/2025 bye-election, Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), as per the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby declares the Results of the Bye Elections for the posts to the Local Government. The Elections were conducted in the four Dzongkhags for the positions of

Declaration of the results of Bye-Elections in Local Government, 2024

Posted on 07/02/202427/08/2025 bye-election, Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), as per the provision enshrined under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby declares the Results of the Bye Elections for the posts to the Local Government. The Elections were conducted in the five Dzongkhags for the positions of

Election-related cases during the Primary Round and General Election of the 4th National Assembly Elections, 2023-24

Posted on 16/01/202416/01/2024 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is pleased to inform the public that the Commission has recorded a total of 62 election-related cases during the Primary Round and General Election of the 4th National Assembly Elections, 2023-24. The details of the election related cases recorded as of 9th January, 2024 are

Declaration of Results of the 4th National Assembly Elections, 2023-2024 (General Election)

Posted on 10/01/202410/01/2024 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), as per the provision enshrined under Section 443 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, has the honour to declare the names of candidates who have secured the highest number of valid votes in their parliamentary constituencies as having been duly

Declaration of Results of the 4th National Assembly Elections, 2023-2024 (Primary Round)

Posted on 01/12/202301/12/2023 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), as per the provisions enshrined under Section 442 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, has the honour to declare the names of the two registered political parties which have secured the highest and the next highest number of valid votes

Election Complaints-Primary Round

Posted on 29/11/202329/11/2023 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby informs the general public that, upon dissolution of the Dzongkhag Election Dispute Settlement Body (DEDSB) and the Central Election Dispute Settlement Body(CEDSB), the Commission received 4 election related complaints and rendered its decision on 29th November, 2023. The Commission conducted a thorough review

Press Release on wrong doings or contraventions of the electoral laws by the political parties/candidates

Posted on 12/11/202312/11/2023 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby informs the general public that the Commission has been receiving numerous queries regarding the actions that it has taken on political parties/candidates for their wrongdoings or contraventions of the electoral laws. Political parties/candidates/supporters have at some point of time been issued with either warnings

Declaration of the results of Bye-Elections in Local Government, 2023

Posted on 29/09/202327/08/2025 bye-election, Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby declare, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Results of the Bye Elections for the posts to the Local Government. The Elections were conducted in five Dzongkhags for the positions of Mangmis,

Declaration of the result of Bye-Elections and Post Vacant elections in Local Government, 2023

Posted on 18/07/202327/08/2025 bye-election, Press Release

Visit of the Chief Election Commissioner of India to Bhutan

Posted on 27/04/202327/04/2023 Press Release

A three member delegation from the Election Commission of India (ECI) led by the Chief Election Commissioner of India, H.E. Shri Rajiv Kumar is on a visit to Bhutan from 25th to 28th April, 2023. The purpose of the visit was to reinforce and leverage strengths, expertise and resources that will

Final Results for National Council Elections, 2023

Posted on 20/04/202327/08/2025 Notifications, Press Release

Declaration of the Results of the National Council Elections, 2023 for the Fourth Parliament of Bhutan With a voter turnout of 54.64 percent, the National Council Elections of 2023 has set the highest voter turnout record in the history of NC elections conducted so far. As required under Section 444 of the

Declaration of the result of Bye-Elections and Post Vacant elections in Local Government, 2023

Posted on 18/02/202327/08/2025 bye-election, Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby declare, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Results of the Bye Elections and Post Vacant elections to the Local Government. The Elections were conducted in four Dzongkhags for the position of

Press Release on Registration of Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) as a Political Party

Posted on 11/01/202327/08/2025 bye-election, Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to notify the general public that Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP), which applied for registration on 30th November, 2022 has been formally approved as a registered Political Party of the Kingdom of Bhutan on 9th January 2023. As per Section 135 of the Election Act

Declaration of the result of Bye-Election in Local Government, 2022

Posted on 04/11/202227/08/2025 bye-election, Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan, under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby notifies the general public that Mr. Indra Prasad Monger of Tashiyangjong Chiwog of Kilkhorthang Gewog under Tsirang Dzongkhag has been successfully elected as the Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa of Tashiyangjong Chiwog at

Declaration of the result of Bye-Election in Local Government, 2022

Posted on 30/09/202230/09/2022 bye-election, Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan, under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby notifies the general public that Mr. Ash Bir Rai of MelongGang_Thuloong-Gang Chiwog of Dophuchen (Dorokha) under Samtse Dzongkhag has been successfully elected as the Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa of Melong-Gang_Thuloong-Gang Chiwog at

Registration of Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa (DTT) as a Political Party

Posted on 22/08/202222/08/2022 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to notify the general public that Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa (DTT), which has applied for registration on 26th May, 2022 has been formally approved as the registered political party of the Kingdom of Bhutan. As per Section 135 of the Election Act of the Kingdom

Declaration of the results of Bye-Elections

Posted on 18/08/202218/08/2022 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby declare, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the results of the bye-elections to the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpas and Thromde Tshogde Tshogpa with Polls held on 17th August 2022. The details of

Declaration of the Results of Local Government Elections in the Vacant Demkhongs

Posted on 06/05/202206/05/2022 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby declare, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, the Election Results of vacant Demkhongs of the Local Government Elections. The Elections were conducted in the 18 Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa Demkhongs of the 10 Dzongkhags

Declaration of the Election Results of the Re-Elections in the Local Government Demkhongs, 2022

Posted on 19/04/202219/04/2022 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, is pleased to hereby declare the results of the Polls of the Re-Elections held on 18th of April 2022 in the Local Government Demkhongs where the results of the Third

Declaration of the Results of the Bye-Election for National Assembly Member of Khamdang_Ramjar Demkhong under Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhag

Posted on 04/02/202204/02/2022 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan under Section 443 and 447 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby notifies the general public that Mr. Karma Gyeltshen of Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa has been elected as the representative from Khamdang_Ramjar National Assembly Demkhong of Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhag at the

Handing – taking over of the lists of leaders elected during the Third Local Government Elections, 2021-2022

Posted on 12/01/202212/01/2022 Press Release

Upon the successful completion of the Third Local Government Elections, 2021, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), represented by Hon’ble Election Commissioner Dawa Tenzin formally handed over the lists of LG elected leaders to the Offtg. Secretary, Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs, Kado Zangpo (Director, DLG) at Tashichhoedzong on

Declaration of the Results of the Elections held in the 8 affected Gewogs of the ongoing LG elections, 2021

Posted on 07/01/202207/01/2022 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is pleased to hereby declare, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the election results of the 8 affected Gewogs for the post of Gup of Chapcha Gewog under Chhukha Dzongkhag, Gup of Dangchhu and Nyishog

Declaration of the Results of the Polls of the Third Local Government Elections, 2021

Posted on 23/12/202124/12/2021 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is pleased to hereby declare, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the election results of the polls for the Third Local Government Elections held in the 205 Gewogs of the 20 Dzongkhags, 14 Dzongkhag Thromdes

Space for Dzongkhag Election Offices in the Dzongkhag Courts

Posted on 13/10/202113/10/2021 Press Release

With immense pleasure, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to inform the general public that the Judiciary of the Kingdom of Bhutan has generously facilitated the accommodation of the Dzongkhag Election Offices in the premises of respective Dzongkhag Courts across the country. Eight of the twenty Dzongkhag Election Offices

Press Release (FLT)

Posted on 02/10/2021 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the general public that the Functional Literacy Test (FLT) was held on 1st of October 2021 in 152 test centers across the country. As in the past, test centers were taken to the Gewog level to encourage people to take part

National Voters’ Day

Posted on 14/09/2021 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) will be celebrating the 8th National Voters’ Day (NVD) on 15th of September 2021 coinciding with the International Day of Democracy. The theme for the NVD is “Managing Elections Amid COVID-19 Pandemic.” The NVD could not be observed in the year 2020 because of the

The 11th Meeting of the Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA)

Posted on 11/08/2021 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hosted the meeting of the 11th Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA) on 11th August 2021 in the Great Fourth Auditorium of the ECB in Thimphu. The annual FEMBoSA meeting is being hosted, turn-wise, among the Election Management Bodies (EMBs) of

Declaration of the Results of the Bye-Elections for National Assembly Members of Monggar Demkhong of Monggar Dzongkhag and Nganglam Demkhong of Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag

Posted on 30/06/202130/06/2021 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan under Section 443 and 447 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby notifies the general public that Mrs. Karma Lhamo of Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa has been elected as the representative from Monggar National Assembly Demkhong of Monggar Dzongkhag and Mr. Karma

Declaration of the Results of the Dzongkhag Thromde Elections of Thimphu, Phuentshogling and Gelegphu

Posted on 29/04/202129/04/2021 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby declare, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the results of the Thromde Elections held on 28th April 2021 for the three Dzongkhag Thromdes of Thimphu, Phuentshogling and Gelegphu. Out of the total of

Declaration of the results of Bye-Elections

Posted on 20/03/202120/03/2021 bye-election, Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby declare, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, the results of the bye-elections to the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpas and Thromde Tshogde Tshogpa with Polls held on 19th March 2021. The details of

Declaration of the Results of the General Elections to the Third National Assembly 2018

Posted on 19/10/2018 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) has the honour to report to the People of Bhutan on the key details related to the Third National Assembly General Elections 2018 in the 47 Demkhongs of the twenty Dzongkhags with Poll Day on 18th of October 2018.

Update on Election Disputes

Posted on 15/10/2018 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in continuation to the Notification No.: ECB/CEC-04/2018/909 dated 11th of October 2018, would like to update the general public on the election disputes related to the General Elections of the National Assembly 2018. Case #4: Complaint lodged by Sangay Phurba, General Secretary of DPT against Namgay

Cases received by ECB related to the General Election Campaign Period and decisions taken

Posted on 11/10/201812/10/2018 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan would like to inform the general public on the 10 cases received and decided till date through the Election Dispute Settlement System, in relation to the General Election of the National Assembly 2018. The details of the 6 cases in Appeal Period and 4 cases

Postal Ballot Statistics

Posted on 01/10/201804/10/2018 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to inform the General Public that pursuant to Notification ECB/NOTIF/-01/2018/365 dated 18th of August 2018 a total of 2055 changes to Postal Ballot Registration were made as of 24th of September 2018 in the 20 Dzongkhags for the ongoing General Elections. These

Declaration of the Results of the Primary Round of Election to the Third National Assembly 2018

Posted on 16/09/2018 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) has the honour to report to the People of Bhutan that the Polls for the Primary Round of elections to the Third National Assembly 2018 in the 47 Demkhongs of the twenty Dzongkhags were successfully conducted on 15 th of September 2018.

Third National Assembly Elections 2018: Postal Ballot Facilitation Booth

Posted on 13/09/2018 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan would like to release information related to the operation of the Postal Ballot Facilitation and Mobile Booths on 7th, 8th and 9th of September 2018 in the 20 Dzongkhags as part of the Third National Assembly Elections 2018, as follows: 1. Out of 1,02,531 registered Postal

Update on Election Disputes

Posted on 13/09/2018 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in continuation to the Notification No.: ECB/CEC-04/2018/615 dated 9th of September 2018, would like to update the general public on the election disputes related to the Primary Rounds of the National Assembly Election 2018. Case #3: PDP query on rampant distribution of Party Cards by DNT

Cases received by the ECB related to the Primary Round Campaign Period and decisions taken.

Posted on 09/09/2018 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan would like to inform the general public that it has, as of date, received a total of eight cases related to the Primary Round of the National Assembly Election 2018. Case #1: An anonymous complaint against Tandin Wangchuk, Vice President of BCCI shared by Anti-Corruption Commission The

Letter of Intent

Posted on 24/08/2018 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the general public that the four registered Political Parties submitted their Letter of Intent within the timeframe issued in the Election Schedule notified to the public on 18th of August 2018.

Declaration of the Results of the National Council Elections 2018

Posted on 21/04/2018 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the people of Bhutan that the Polls for the National Council Elections for Third Parliamentary Elections conducted in the 20 Dzongkhags were successfully conducted yesterday, 20th of April 2018.

Delimitation of the National Assembly Constituencies of Kingdom of Bhutan, 2017

Posted on 26/12/2017 Press Release

The Delimitation Commission of Bhutan is pleased to announce the completion of the Delimitation of the National Assembly Constituencies of Kingdom of Bhutan, 2017 and issue the Final Delimitation Orders.

National Voter’s Day

Posted on 15/09/201715/09/2017 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) celebrates the Fourth National Voters' Day (NVD) on 15th of September 2017 on the theme “Mission 2018: Participation By All In The 3rd Parliamentary Elections” in all 20 Dzongkhags. While the national function is being held in Gelegphug, Sarpang Dzongkhag, all Dzongkhags and Democracy

Second Session of First Bhutan Children’s Parliament (BCP)

Posted on 11/01/201720/03/2017 Press Release

The Election Commission is pleased to inform the general public that the Second Session of the First BCP Parliament was successfully conducted from 3rd to 6th of January 2017 preceded by an orientation programme. The agenda points for the Session were sent by the Democracy Clubs to ECB through their respective

Local Government Elections 2016

Posted on 31/10/201605/12/2016 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan is honoured to report to the People of Bhutan that the historic Second Local Government Elections 2016 has been successfully conducted with the Poll Days for the First Phase in three Thromdes on 25th of January 2016, the Second Phase (20 Dzongkhag Thromdes, 205 Gewog

Declaration of the Results of the Polls Second Phase of the Second Local Government Elections

Posted on 28/09/201605/10/2016 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan is honoured to inform the People of Bhutan that the Second Local Government Elections have been successfully completed with the Polls of the Second Phase being conducted yesterday, the 27th of September 2016. Total Posts and Candidates The elective offices in the Local Governments that elections were

Press Release

Posted on 22/09/2016 Press Release

[English Translation for reference purposes only] The Election Commission of Bhutan would like to inform the general public that in order to ensure that the electorate are well-informed on the Candidates and able to make a meaningful choice as well as to facilitate Candidates to effectively communicate and present their manifestoes

Press Release

Posted on 07/09/201607/09/2016 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan would like to inform the general public that subsequent to the Scrutiny of nominations of Candidates on 1stof September 2016 and the last date for withdrawal of candidature on 3rd of September the information related to the Candidates in the elections to Gewog Tshogde of

Press Release

Posted on 31/08/201602/09/2016 Press Release

[English Translation for reference purposes only] This is to notify the general public thatfurther to the notification calling the Second Phase of Second Local Government Election 2016 thenomination process through the Zomdus at the Chiwog/village levelsstarted from 11th of August with the last Zomdu beingheld on 28th of August 2016. With regard

Press Release: Second Phase of Second Local Government Elections under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan

Posted on 09/08/2016 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan calls the Second Local Government Elections, today, 9th of August 2016 with due respect to the Supreme Court of Bhutan’s Writ No.: Ngoentho (54)/2016/1561 dated 5th of August 2016. The Writ states that as per Article 1(11) of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan “The

Training for the Electoral Officials

Posted on 13/05/201622/06/2016 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan started, today, the training programme for the Electoral Officers who will be deputed on election duty for the Second Local Government Election as Returning Officers, National Observers and Micro Observers. The training programme will be held for three batches of officers from 13th -15th, 16th

Declaration of the Results of the Thromde Elections

Posted on 26/01/201622/06/2016 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan is honoured to inform the people of Bhutan that the Second Local Government Elections have started off successfully with the Polls of Phase 1 in the three Dzongkhag Thromdes of Gelegphu, Phuentshogling and Thimphu conducted yesterday, 25th of January 2016. The three Dzongkhag Thromdes

First-ever Bhutan Children’s Parliament Election for the Post of BCP National Council and BCP National Assembly Members

Posted on 04/09/201508/12/2016 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to announce the elections to Bhutan Children’s Parliament (BCP) with Poll Day on 12th of September 2015 in the concerned schools when the members of the 153 registered Democracy Clubs in the Country will be voting for their representatives in the BCP. The Bhutan

Final Delimitation Order

Posted on 15/07/201508/12/2016 Press Release

The Delimitation Commission of Bhutan is pleased to announce the issuance of the Final Delimitation Order upon completion of the delimitation of the Dzongkhag Thromde Tshogde Tshogpa Demkhongs of the 15 Dzongkhag Thromdes of Bumthang, Dagana, Gasa, Haa, Lhuentse, Monggar, Paro, Punakha, Samtse, Trashigang, Trashi Yangtse, Trongsa, Tsirang, Wangdue Phodrang

Bhutan Children’s Parliament

Posted on 02/06/201508/12/2016 Featured, Press Release

The Children and Teachers of 153 Democracy Clubs of Schools and Officers of the Twenty Dzongkhags and the Election Commission of Bhutan with sense of great pride inform the people of the Kingdom of Bhutan that the Constitution of the Bhutan Children’s Parliament (BCP) was adopted on the auspicious 2nd

Seminar and Release of Reports on Study of the Determinants of Voter’s Choice and Women’s Participation in Elective Offices

Posted on 16/12/201408/12/2016 Featured, Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) in the Seminar conducted today presented highlights and Released (1) the Report on the Study of the Determinants of Voter’s Choice and Women’s Participation in Elective Offices that was undertaken by the Commission earlier this year and (2) the Workshop Report of the Regional

Signing of The Charter For Bhutan Democracy Dialogue

Posted on 14/11/201408/12/2016 Featured, Press Release

The Five Registered Political Parties of Bhutan established the Bhutan Democracy Dialogue (BDD) with the signing of the Charter for Bhutan Democracy Dialogue (BDD) with the Election Commission of Bhutan, this noon. The BDD, is an initiative conceptualized jointly by all the Registered Political Parties as a forum for facilitating, nurturing

The Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA) during its General Assembly being held in Delhi from 29th of October, 2014 elected Bhutan on the Executive Board

Posted on 03/11/201408/12/2016 Featured, Press Release

The Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA) during its General Assembly being held in Delhi from 29th of October, 2014 elected Bhutan on the Executive Board along-with the Central Election Commission of Mongolia and NEC of Republic of Korea with the Election Commission of India as the Chair and Election Management

Press Release

Posted on 23/07/201408/12/2016 Featured, Press Release

It is being observed that media reports have been citing delimitation as the reason for many problems associated with Gewog and Thromde Boundaries. For instance, it has been reported in Trongsa that some people’s loss of rural benefits and having to pay urban taxes was because of their being within

Learning from Experience Programme (LEP)

Posted on 27/11/201308/12/2016 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan has embarked on the post-parliamentary elections review process which is being undertaken in the form of the Learning from Experience Programme (LEP) for Second Parliamentary Elections. This process follows the completion of the conduct of the Second Parliamentary Elections, the preparations for which began as

Press Release

Posted on 19/08/201308/12/2016 Press Release

This is for kind information of the general public and electorate of the Nonong_Shumar Demkhong of Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag that the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) has received the Writ for Election from the Hon’ble Speaker of the National Assembly of Bhutan declaring seat of Nanong_Shumar Demkhong as vacant vide

Press Release

Posted on 26/07/201308/12/2016 Press Release

Completion of the Second Parliamentary Elections 2013 Click here to view in detail: English

Declaration of the Results of the Second Parliamentary Elections 2013: National Assembly General Elections

Posted on 14/07/201308/12/2016 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the people of Bhutan that the Polls for the General Elections to the National Assembly 2013 in the 47 Demkhongs of the Twenty Dzongkhags were successfully conducted yesterday, the 13th of July 2013. The Election Commission has the honour to present to

Press Release on the Cases Related to the General Election 2013

Posted on 12/07/201308/12/2016 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan would like to inform the general public that another fifteen cases have been filed since the last public update issued on 4th of July 2013 on the Election Disputes related to the on-going General Election 2013 bringing the total number of cases to thirty-seven. A summary

Press Release on the Cases Related to the General Election 2013

Posted on 04/07/201308/12/2016 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the general public that a total of twenty two cases, as of 3rd of July 2013, have been registered with the Election Dispute Settlement System which comprises the Dzongkhag Election Dispute Settlement Body (DEDSB) in the 20 Dzongkhags, the Central Election

Press Release

Posted on 17/06/201308/12/2016 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan met with the President Jigmi Y. Thinley of Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT), President Tshering Tobgay of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Dr. Tandi Dorji, Representative of Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) on 10th of June 2013. The main reason for calling the meeting was the issue of the

Declaration of the Results of the Primary Round of election to the National Assembly 2013

Posted on 01/06/201328/08/2025 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan has the honour to report to the people of Bhutan that the Polls for the Primary Round of elections to the National Assembly 2013 in the 47 National Assembly Demkhongs of the twenty Dzongkhags were successfully conducted yesterday, the 31st of May 2013. Four registered Political

Press Release

Posted on 29/05/201308/12/2016 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan would like to inform the general public on the cases related to the Primary Round Campaign Period, in addition to the seven cases reported earlier, which have been resolved as follows: Case # 3: Statement by the President of the People’s Democratic Party On the allegation of

Press Release on resolution of Dispute Settlement of Zhemgang

Posted on 28/05/201308/12/2016 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan would like to inform the general public that only a single complaint has been received so far in relation to the National Council Elections 2013. Three anonymous letters were received but could not be entertained as they were not in accordance with Rule 9.3.4 and

Press Release on Postal Ballot

Posted on 28/05/201308/12/2016 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the general Public that as a part of the move to register as many as possible and facilitate them to be registered as voters in the Second Parliamentary Elections 2013, a total of 71,803 Registered Voters working in the Civil Service,

Royal Decree Calling Elections to the National Assembly of the Second Parliament of Bhutan

Posted on 07/05/201308/12/2016 Press Release

Press Release The Election Commission of Bhutan was deeply honoured to receive yesterday, in the sacred Golden Throne Room of Tashichhodzong, the Royal Decree Calling Elections to the National Assembly of the Second Parliament of Bhutan. The Poll Days are decreed to be on 31st of May 2013 for the Primary Round

Declaration of the Results of the Bye-Elections and Local Government Elections in the Remaining Vacant Demkhongs, 2012

Posted on 09/04/201308/12/2016 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the people of the Kingdom of Bhutan that the Bye-Elections and Local Government Elections in the Vacant Demkhongs of 17 Dzongkhags were successfully conducted on 3rd of November 2012. Only 2 Male Candidates contested the Bye-Elections for the post of Tshogpa in Trashi Yangtse and

DEMOCRACY UP-CLOSE: A documentary Study of Bhutan’s First Local Government Elections

Posted on 09/04/201308/12/2016 Press Release

2 Excellency Mr. Freddy Svane, Ambassador Extraordinary Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Denmark to the Kingdom of Bhutan, Mr. Henrik A. Nielsen, the outgoing Liaison Officer, Hon’ble Election Commissioners, Tek Bhadur Chhetri, new Liaison Officer, LOD, Pema Wangdi, LOD, Leki Dorji, the Author, Members of the Bhutanese media, Distinguished Guests, Colleagues from the Election Commission, Ladies and Gentlemen, 1. I am happy

Declaration of the Results of the Bye-Elections 2012 and election in the vacant Demkhongs of Pema Gatshel and Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhags

Posted on 09/04/201308/12/2016 Press Release

The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the people of Bhutan that the Polls of the Bye-Elections for the post of Gup, Ramjar Gewog under Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhag and Tshogpa of Maan_Tshelinggor Chiwog, Zobel Gewog under Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag and elections in the Vacant Demkhongs in these two