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Fiji 2026 election and referendum preparations

Overview

The Fijian Elections Office (FEO) has initiated preparations for the 2026 General Election and a proposed National Referendum. The FEO has outlined an electoral timeline with the Writ of Election expected between June and December 2026, and the General Election projected to occur between August 2026 and February 2027.

Financial and technical measures are underway, including an operational budget of over $23 million for the FEO and an additional $20 million for referendum preparations. To address technical issues from the 2022 election, the FEO has upgraded its software and cybersecurity infrastructure. As of June 2026, voter registration reached 723,771.

Further efforts to increase engagement include the launch of the Community Elections Advocate Programme. Supported by the UNDP, the Australian Government, and the New Zealand Government, this initiative aims to train advocates to communicate election information and empower citizen participation.

Entities

Fijian Elections Office · Professor Shameem · United Nations Development Programme · University of Fiji · Electoral Commission

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Fiji electoral training and UN Day commemorations

    Fiji's Elections Office launched a community advocate training program with international support, while the University of Fiji urged the government to adopt inclusive policies to promote peace.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Fijian Elections Office outlines 2026 election preparations

    Fiji's Elections Office has announced timelines and budgets for the 2026 General Election and National Referendum, while highlighting upgraded cybersecurity measures to prevent past technical issues.

Sources

feo.org.fj · unifiji.ac.fj