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The 2021 Zambian General Election was a pivotal event in the nation's democratic journey, reflecting the aspirations and challenges of Zambia as a young democracy. Conducted on August 12, 2021, the elections were held to choose the President, members of the National Assembly, and local government representatives. These elections attracted significant interest both locally and internationally due to their implications for Zambia's political stability, governance, and development.
The 2021 General elections were held across Zambia on 12 August 2021 to elect the [[President]], the 156 elected members of the [[National Assembly]], and representatives for local government. This election is widely regarded as a watershed moment, marking a decisive democratic transition and the nation's third peaceful alternation of power since the return to multi-party democracy in [[1991 General election|1991]].


The election was marked by intense competition primarily between the incumbent President Edgar Lungu of the Patriotic Front (PF) and opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema from the United Party for National Development (UPND). Voter turnout was high, underscoring the Zambian people’s commitment to democratic participation despite economic and social challenges triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 election was conducted amidst calls for transparency, respect for electoral laws, and peaceful conduct by all candidates and their supporters.
The polls were conducted under an environment of considerable economic strain—characterized by high national debt and increasing cost of living—and the public health challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, the election became a defining contest over the direction of the national economy and the strengthening of democratic institutions.


Ultimately, the 2021 General Election resulted in a peaceful transfer of power, with Hakainde Hichilema winning the presidency, signaling a significant moment of democratic progress in Zambia. This election solidified Zambia's reputation as a resilient democracy in Africa and shaped the country's political landscape for the years to come.
The [[2021 Presidential election|presidential]] contest was a highly competitive affair, primarily featuring the incumbent [[Edgar Lungu]] of the [[Patriotic Front]] (PF) and the long-serving opposition leader [[Hakainde Hichilema]] of the [[United Party for National Development]] (UPND). Citizen engagement was evident through a high voter turnout of 70.61%, the highest recorded in a general election since [[2006 General election|2006]].
 
The result was a commanding victory for Hakainde Hichilema, who secured 59.02% of the valid votes. This outcome delivered an outright majority in the first round and culminated in a peaceful transfer of power on 24 August 2021. The election result affirmed Zambia's commitment to constitutional democracy and set the country on a new political trajectory.




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