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{{Infobox election
{{Infobox election
| election_name   = Chawama National Assembly By-election, 2026
| country = Zambia
| country        = Zambia
| election_name = Chawama National Assembly by-election
| type            = by-election
| type = Parliamentary
| ongoing        = yes
| previous_election = 2021 Zambian general election
| election_date   = {{Start date|2026|01|15}}
| previous_year = 2021
| constituency    = [[Chawama]]
| election_date = 15 January 2026
| district        = [[Lusaka]]
| next_election = 2026 Zambian general election
| officer        = Lewis Chanda Lupando
| next_year = 2026
| seats_for_election = 1
| title = Member of Parliament
| before_election = [[Tasila Lungu]]
| before_party = Patriotic Front (Zambia)
| nominee1 = [[Nundwe Bright]]
| party1 = [[Forum for Democracy and Development|FDD]]
| popular_vote1 = 8,085
| nominee2 = [[Muunda Morgan]]
| party2 = [[United Party for National Development|UPND]]
| popular_vote2 = 6,542
| after_election = [[Nundwe Bright]]
| after_party = [[Forum for Democracy and Development|FDD]]
}}
}}


The '''Chawama National Assembly By-election''' is a scheduled poll to elect a Member of Parliament for the [[Chawama]] Constituency in the [[Lusaka District]] of [[Zambia]]. The election is set to take place on '''January 15, 2026''', following a notice issued by the [[Electoral Commission of Zambia]] (ECZ) on December 16, 2025. The seat became vacant after the Speaker of the National Assembly, [[Nelly Mutti]], declared it so due to the prolonged absence of the incumbent MP, [[Tasila Lungu]]. The Speaker invoked '''Article 72(2)(c)''' of the Constitution of Zambia following Lungu's absence during events related to her father's burial delays. A legal challenge seeking to halt the by-election was subsequently dismissed by [[High Court]] Judge Martin Musaluke, who ruled that the challenge lacked merit.
The '''Chawama National Assembly by-election''' was held on 15 January 2026 to elect a Member of Parliament for the [[Chawama (constituency)|Chawama Constituency]] in the [[Lusaka District]]. The by-election was won by [[Nundwe Bright]] of the [[Forum for Democracy and Development|FDD]], who defeated [[Muunda Morgan]] of the [[United Party for National Development|UPND]] and seven other candidates.  
 


== Background ==
== Background ==
The election was called under the provisions of the ''Electoral (General) Regulations, 2016'' (Regulation 20). The official notice of the contested election (Form EC 7) was signed by '''Lewis Chanda Lupando''', acting as the Returning Officer for Chawama.
The seat became vacant after the Speaker of the National Assembly, [[Nelly Mutti]], declared it so due to the prolonged absence of the incumbent MP, [[Tasila Lungu]]. The Speaker invoked '''Article 72(2)(c)''' of the Constitution of Zambia following Lungu's absence during events related to her father's burial delays. A legal challenge seeking to halt the by-election was subsequently dismissed by [[High Court]] Judge Martin Musaluke, who ruled that the challenge lacked merit. The election was called under the provisions of the ''Electoral (General) Regulations, 2016'' (Regulation 20). The official notice of the contested election (Form EC 7) was signed by '''Lewis Chanda Lupando''', acting as the Returning Officer for Chawama.


== Candidates ==
== Candidates ==
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According to the Electoral Commission, the polls will open at '''06:00 hours''' and close at '''18:00 hours''' on Thursday, January 15, 2026.  
According to the Electoral Commission, the polls will open at '''06:00 hours''' and close at '''18:00 hours''' on Thursday, January 15, 2026.  


== Results ==
{{Election results|cand1=[[Nundwe Bright]]|party1=[[Forum for Democracy and Development|FDD]]|votes1=8085|cand2=[[Muunda Morgan]]|party2=[[United Party for National Development|UPND]]|votes2=6542|cand3=[[Mulenga Davison]]|party3=[[Citizens First]]|votes3=1534|cand4=[[Mwenya George]]|party4=Independent|votes4=466|cand5=[[Siatwaambo Elijah]]|party5=Independent|votes5=428|cand6=[[Mutete Mohammad]]|party6=[[New Congress Party]]|votes6=319|cand7=[[Ndiweni Alfred]]|party7=[[Economic and People’s Party|EPP]]|votes7=239|cand8=[[Musukuma Ntazana]]|party8=[[Leadership Movement]]|votes8=100|cand9=[[Phiri James (politician)|Phiri James]]|party9=[[National Democratic Congress (Zambia)|NDC]]|votes9=93|invalid=290|total=18096|source=Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), Form 21 (16 January 2026)}}
== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Elections in Zambia]]
* [[Elections in Zambia]]

Latest revision as of 03:52, 17 January 2026

Chawama National Assembly by-election
Zambia
TypeParliamentary

The Chawama National Assembly by-election was held on 15 January 2026 to elect a Member of Parliament for the Chawama Constituency in the Lusaka District. The by-election was won by Nundwe Bright of the FDD, who defeated Muunda Morgan of the UPND and seven other candidates.


Background

The seat became vacant after the Speaker of the National Assembly, Nelly Mutti, declared it so due to the prolonged absence of the incumbent MP, Tasila Lungu. The Speaker invoked Article 72(2)(c) of the Constitution of Zambia following Lungu's absence during events related to her father's burial delays. A legal challenge seeking to halt the by-election was subsequently dismissed by High Court Judge Martin Musaluke, who ruled that the challenge lacked merit. The election was called under the provisions of the Electoral (General) Regulations, 2016 (Regulation 20). The official notice of the contested election (Form EC 7) was signed by Lewis Chanda Lupando, acting as the Returning Officer for Chawama.

Candidates

A total of nine candidates successfully filed their nominations. The candidates represent a mix of established political parties and independent runners.

No. Candidate Party
1 Mulenga Davison Citizens First
2 Musukuma Ntazana Leadership Movement
3 Mutete Mohammad New Congress Party
4 Muunda Morgan United Party for National Development
5 Nundwe Bright Forum for Democracy and Development
6 Phiri James National Democratic Congress
7 Mageza Alfred Independent
8 Mwenya George Independent
9 Siatwaambo Elijah Independent

Voting Information

According to the Electoral Commission, the polls will open at 06:00 hours and close at 18:00 hours on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Results

CandidatePartyVotes%
Nundwe BrightFDD8,08545.41
Muunda MorganUPND6,54236.74
Mulenga DavisonCitizens First1,5348.62
Mwenya GeorgeIndependent4662.62
Siatwaambo ElijahIndependent4282.40
Mutete MohammadNew Congress Party3191.79
Ndiweni AlfredEPP2391.34
Musukuma NtazanaLeadership Movement1000.56
Phiri JamesNDC930.52
Total17,806100.00
Valid votes17,80698.40
Invalid/blank votes2901.60
Total votes18,096100.00
Source: Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), Form 21 (16 January 2026)

See also

References

  • Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act No. 2 of 2016.
  • Electoral Commission of Zambia, "Notice of Contested Election: Chawama Constituency," Form EC 7, issued 16th December 2025.
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