Myanmar military-backed party leads after second round of election voting

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 17, 2026 at 06:03 AM

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Myanmar's military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) is leading after the second round of voting in the country's three-stage general election, according to official figures released on January 17, 2026. The USDP is projected to win 182 seats in the 330-member lower house after winning 86 of 100 seats in the second phase. The final round of voting is scheduled for January 25. Critics, including human rights and opposition groups, contend the election is neither free nor fair, alleging it is an attempt by the military to legitimize its rule after seizing power in February 2021. The election is being held in phases due to ongoing conflict, with 65 townships not participating because of fighting. Final results are expected by late January.

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Key Player Opposition Context

MRTV 40% Union Election Commission 60% Aung San Suu Kyi 70% Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) ×380% Myanmar ×290%

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Myanmar

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