Election Reference Metrics
Using your provided verified dataset (EC 2022 bulletin metrics + EC e-Bulletin updates from 2080). Each card links directly to the source.
Election Date (HoR 2026)
5 March 2026 (21 Falgun 2082)
Date of the snap general election called by Interim PM Sushila Karki
President Ram Chandra Poudel announced that elections would be held on 5 March 2026.
Election Catalyst
Sept 2025 Gen-Z Protests
The protests against corruption and social media bans that led to parliament dissolution
That very day, she [Sushila Karki] dissolved the Parliament and announced fresh elections for March 2026. In the aftermath of the events of September, the 'Gen-Z revolution' has been officially heralded...
Registered Voters (2026)
18,903,689
Final number of eligible voters published by the Election Commission
On 27 December 2025, the Election Commission published a final voter list of 18,903,689 voters.
Security Personnel Deployed
320,000
Total security personnel (Police, Armed Police, Army) deployed for the election
A total of 320,000 security personnel have been deployed to uphold law and order until the election concludes.
Total Polling Booths
11,901
Total polling booths, including 4,614 highly sensitive and 4,442 sensitive locations
The Election Commission reports that of 11,901 polling booths, 4,614 are classified as highly sensitive and 4,442 as sensitive.
Parties in FPTP Race
121 (out of 143 registered)
Number of political parties registered under the First Past the Post (FPTP) system
According to the Election Commission, of the 143 registered political parties in Nepal, 121 registered under the First Past the Post (FPTP) system...
Campaign Window
Ends 2 March 2026
Rallies and physical campaigning permitted starting 15 days prior until March 2
The Election Commission's 64-point directive allows candidates and parties to hold rallies and publish materials starting 15 days before the election, enabling campaign activities until 2 March.
Election Code of Conduct
Effective 18 Jan 2026
Strict new code addressing digital misconduct, hate speech, and campaign spending
This code has been in effect since January 18, 2026, and are meant to maintain fairness, impartiality, transparency...
House Seats & System
275 seats (165 FPTP, 110 PR)
Composition of the House: 165 elected through FPTP and 110 through proportional representation
This direct election fills 165 of the total 275 seats in the House. ... The second method is called the Proportional Representation (PR) system, which is used to elect the remaining 110 members.
Registered Voters (2022)
17,988,570
Total registered voters for the 2022 federal and provincial elections
There were 17,988,570 registered voters: 9,140,806 men, 8,847,579 women and 185 other.
Total PR Votes (2022)
11,126,226
Total votes cast in the proportional representation ballot for the 2022 election
Total PR votes: 11,126,226.
Valid FPTP Votes (2022)
10,487,961
Number of valid FPTP votes counted in the 2022 House election
Valid FPTP votes: 10,487,961 (94.94%).
Registered Voters (Local 2022)
17,733,723
Total registered voters for the 2022 local elections
Registered voters: 17,733,723 (local elections).