Vietnam holds general election, 93% candidates from ruling Communist Party

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFP and ReutersMarch 15, 2026 at 07:24 AM

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On March 15, 2026, Vietnam held its general election to elect members of the National Assembly and local councils. Over 73 million voters participated in the five-yearly election in the one-party state. Nearly 93% of the 864 candidates were members of the ruling Communist Party, which already holds 97% of parliamentary seats. The National Assembly mainly ratifies decisions made by the Communist Party, which has governed Vietnam for decades. While some voters expressed hope for continued modernization, others felt the election would have little impact on their lives due to the party's dominance in policy decisions.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Nguyen Thi Kim 30% Southeast Asia ×240% Hanoi ×350% To Lam ×260% National Assembly of Vietnam ×275% Communist Party of Vietnam ×485% Vietnam ×490%

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communist party 90% general election 90% vietnam 80% national assembly 70% parliamentary candidates 60% one-party state 60% voters 50% political system 40%

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Vietnam

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