2026 Zambian general election

2026 Zambian general election

13 August 2026
Presidential election
 
Candidate Hakainde Hichilema Brian Mundubile Fred M'membe
Party UPND TBA Socialist
Alliance UPND Alliance Tonse Alliance People's Pact
Running mate Mutale Nalumango

Incumbent President

Hakainde Hichilema
UPND



National Assembly election

All 280 seats in the National Assembly
141 seats needed for a majority
Party Leader Last election
UPND Hakainde Hichilema 82
PF Given Lubinda (acting) 60
PNUP Highvie Hamududu 1
Independents 13
Incumbent Speaker of the National Assembly
Nelly Mutti

General elections are due to be held in Zambia on 13 August 2026 to elect a president, members of the national assembly, councillors and council chairs.