2026 Presidential Election — The Gambia
Registration is closed. Now make sure you vote.
The presidential election is December 5, 2026. Everything you need to know to show up and make your vote count is right here.
ELECTION DAY
December 5, 2026
Dec 5
Presidential election day. Mark it. Plan for it. Show up.
58%
Of registered voters in The Gambia are between 18 and 35. Youth decide this election.
89%
Voter turnout in the last election. The Gambia shows up. Be part of it.
Why it matters
Registration is done. The hard part is over. What is left is simple: show up on December 5 and vote for the future you want. One vote. One moment. One direction. Forward.
Key Dates
The road to December 5.
Oct 26 – Nov 6
Nomination of presidential candidates by the IEC
Nov 10 – Dec 3
Official campaign period. Rallies, events, and voter outreach across all regions
Dec 3
Campaign blackout begins. No political advertising or campaigning after this date
Dec 5, 2026
Presidential Election Day. Polls open across The Gambia. Every registered voter casts their ballot.
On Election Day
Three steps. Show up. Vote. Go home proud.
Go to the center where you registered
You vote at the same IEC center where you registered. You cannot vote at a different location. If you are unsure where you registered, check at iec.gm or contact your local IEC office before election day.
Bring your voter ID card
Your voter ID card is your proof of registration. Bring it with you. If you have lost it, contact the IEC as soon as possible at iec.gm to find out your options before December 5.
Cast your vote and encourage everyone around you to do the same
The Gambia uses a marble and drum voting system. An IEC official will explain the process at your polling station. It is simple, private, and takes just a few minutes. Then call your family and friends and make sure they go too.
What to bring on election day
Polls open early and close at a set time. Do not leave it until the last hour. Go in the morning if possible to avoid long queues later in the day.
This is for you
First-time voters
You registered. You are ready. Show up on December 5 and cast the first vote of the rest of your life. It matters more than you know.
Every registered voter
You took the time to register. Do not let that effort go to waste. Election day is the moment your registration becomes real power.
Community leaders
Your influence reaches further than you think. Make sure everyone in your community knows the date, knows where to go, and has a plan to get there.
A message to the diaspora
You cannot vote from abroad. But you can make sure everyone back home does.
Call your family. Send them this page. Remind them the date is December 5. Ask them if they know where their polling station is. Offer to help arrange transport if needed. The diaspora has always supported The Gambia from afar. This is one more way to do it. Nation building does not stop at the border.
Think Big. Build Big.
The Gambia is built by Gambians who show up.
Read the plan. Join the movement. Vote for NBP.
Read the Full NBP Plan