At exactly 7:00 a.m. on March 15, voters across the country enthusiastically headed to more than 72,000 polling stations, marking the start of the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.

Party General Secretary To Lam casts his ballot to elect deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 tenure.

Earlier, several polling stations had conducted early voting in accordance with the law due to local conditions.

In this election, nearly 79 million voters nationwide will exercise their electoral rights and responsibilities.

State President Luong Cuong and military officials cast ballots at Polling Station No. 26 in Hoan Kiem ward, Hanoi, on the morning of March 15.

This is an important political event for the country, taking place shortly after the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

It represents a concrete step in implementing the congress’s Resolution in connection with the Party’s personnel work, involving the responsibilities of authorities at all levels and sectors.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse cast ballots at Polling Station No. 21 in Tay Ho ward, Hanoi, on March 15 morning.

It also provides an opportunity for voters to exercise their right to mastery by selecting outstanding and deserving representatives who will convey their will, aspirations, and mastery in the National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the new term.

The election is held at a time when the country’s reform process, after 40 years, has achieved significant accomplishments of historic importance across all areas of social life.

It also takes place as Vietnam has actively implemented the reorganisation and streamlining of the political system’s apparatus, adjusted administrative boundaries, and operated a two-tier local administration model to ensure a leaner, stronger, more efficient, and more effective governance system, paving the way for a new era of national development.

According to the National Election Council, from 864 candidates, voters will elect 500 deputies to the 16th National Assembly (1.73 candidates per seat).

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man casts his ballot at Polling Station No. 14 in Hoc Mon ward, Ho Chi Minh City, on March 15 morning.

For provincial-level People’s Councils, voters will elect 2,552 deputies from 4,217 candidates (1.65 candidates per seat). For commune-level People’s Councils, voters will elect 72,611 deputies from 120,873 candidates (1.66 candidates per seat), in accordance with the law.

Under the regulations, the election will conclude at 7:00 p.m. on the same day, except in cases where voting is extended as permitted by law, but no later than 9:00 p.m.

Final preparations underway for Election Day

In Hanoi, local authorities have increased the dissemination of election-related information through community loudspeaker systems, information boards, official websites and verified social media pages, helping officials, Party members and residents better understand their rights and responsibilities as voters.

 

Digital infrastructure lays foundation for transparent, accurate elections

From voter data management and candidate registration to public communications and information disclosure, digital platforms are being applied across key stages of election preparation.

 

National Assembly election: Key milestones ahead of polling day

On March 10, authorities responsible for compiling voter lists must resolve complaints concerning additions to voter rolls, no later than five days before election day.

 

General election preparations: 3,320 communes, wards apply voter-list software

Minister of Home Affairs Do Thanh Binh said the Government and the Prime Minister have directed the synchronous and timely implementation of assigned tasks, while issuing a full legal framework to ensure uniform election organisation nationwide.

 

Bac Ninh steps up preparations for NA, People’s Council elections

The provincial Election Committee and election committees at all levels are proactively reviewing and addressing complaints, denunciations, and petitions related to candidates and the compilation of candidate lists, in accordance with election laws.

 

Key tasks to be implemented following 3rd consultative conference for NA, People’s Council election

The Standing Board of the VFF Central Committee will forward the minutes of the third consultative conference and the list of candidates from central agencies and organisations eligible to stand for the election to the 16th NA to the NA Standing Committee and the National Election Council no later than February 22.