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IEC records 43% surge in candidates ahead of November local government elections

The Electoral Commission has recorded a 43% increase in candidate nominations for the 2026 local government elections, with political parties and independents competing for 10,526 councillor seats.

IEC records 43% surge in candidates ahead of November local government elections

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