Conduct of the Bougainville Community Government Elections 2026
The Office of the Bougainville Electoral Commissioner hereby gives public announcement of the conduct of the Bougainville Community Government Elections 2026.
The key election dates are set out below.
- Notices of Election & of Nominations: 30th October 2026
- Nominations: 2nd November – 6 th November 2026
- Enrolment: 7th November – 21st November 2026
- Campaign: 7 th November – 22nd November 2026
- Polling Period: 23rd November – 27th November 2026
- Counting: At close of polling for each ward
- Provisional Declarations: On or before, 27th November 2026
- Submission of Applications for Review: 28th November – 11th December 2026
- Final Declarations: On or before 26th January 2027
Eligible citizens are encouraged to complete enrolment within the prescribed period and to prepare for nominations, campaigning, and polling in accordance with the election timetable.
Issued by:
Bougainville Electoral Commissioner Mr Desmond Tsianai
Office of the Electoral Commissioner Autonomous Bougainville Government Autonomous Region of Bougainville
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