The National Elections Commission (NEC) of South Sudan has announced that voter registration for the country's 2026 general elections will commence on November 14, 2026. This exercise, which will run until November 28, 2026, will take place across the country's ten states and three administrative areas. According to the Commission, the decision was made in accordance with Section 197 of the Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan and Section 9(1) of the National Elections Act, 2012, as amended.
The voter registration exercise will be conducted at 3,161 registration centres across the country. The NEC has called on High Elections Committees, security agencies, political parties, civil society organizations, community leaders, and the media to support public awareness and facilitate an inclusive registration exercise. The Commission's chairperson, Gabriel Bol Deng, signed the public notice announcing the commencement of voter registration.
Eligible South Sudanese citizens are encouraged to participate in the exercise and demonstrate their democratic right to register and vote. Prospective voters are advised to visit their nearest registration centres, present the required identification documents or other acceptable evidence of identity and age, provide accurate personal information, ensure their registration particulars are correctly recorded, and avoid multiple registration.
The NEC has reaffirmed its commitment to the electoral process, stating that it would work towards a transparent, impartial, inclusive, and credible electoral process in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of South Sudan. The Commission's efforts aim to ensure that all eligible citizens can exercise their right to vote in the upcoming elections.
The voter registration exercise is a crucial step towards the successful conduct of the 2026 general elections in South Sudan. The NEC's announcement has set the stage for the electoral process, which will involve various stakeholders, including political parties, civil society organizations, and the general public.
The Commission's call for public support and participation in the voter registration exercise is a significant aspect of the electoral process. By working together, stakeholders can ensure that the registration exercise is successful and that all eligible citizens can participate in the democratic process.
As the voter registration exercise commences, eligible South Sudanese citizens are urged to take advantage of this opportunity to register and exercise their democratic right to vote. The NEC's commitment to a transparent and credible electoral process is essential in ensuring the integrity of the elections.
Key points
- The National Elections Commission of South Sudan has announced that voter registration for the 2026 general elections will take place from November 14 to November 28, 2026.
- The voter registration exercise will be conducted at 3,161 registration centres across the country's ten states and three administrative areas.
- Eligible South Sudanese citizens are encouraged to participate in the exercise and demonstrate their democratic right to register and vote.
