NEBE discloses seat allocations as Ethiopia prepares for 7th General Elections on June 1, 2026

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Addis Ababa, February 23, 2026 — The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) is advancing preparations for the country’s 7th General Elections scheduled for June 1, 2026, with political parties engaging in debates and institutional readiness efforts intensifying nationwide.

According to NEBE’s electoral framework, parliamentary and regional council elections will be held across all regional states and the two city administrations with the following seat distributions:

Harari Regional State: House of Peoples’ Representatives – 2 seats; Regional Council – 36 seats
Central Ethiopia Regional State: House of Peoples’ Representatives – 35 seats; Regional Council – 175 seats
Sidama Regional State: House of Peoples’ Representatives – 19 seats; Regional Council – 190 seats
Somali Regional State: House of Peoples’ Representatives – 23 seats; Regional Council – 273 seats
Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State: House of Peoples’ Representatives – 9 seats; Regional Council – 165 seats
Tigray Regional State: House of Peoples’ Representatives – 38 seats; Regional Council – 152 seats
Amhara Regional State: House of Peoples’ Representatives – 138 seats; Regional Council – 294 seats
Addis Ababa City Administration: House of Peoples’ Representatives – 23 seats; City Council – 158 seats
Afar Regional State: House of Peoples’ Representatives – 8 seats; Regional Council – 142 seats
Oromia Regional State: House of Peoples’ Representatives – 178 seats; Regional Council – 537 seats
Southwest Ethiopia People’s Regional State: House of Peoples’ Representatives – 20 seats; Regional Council – 171 seats
South Ethiopia Regional State: House of Peoples’ Representatives – 49 seats; Regional Council – 229 seats
Dire Dawa Administration: House of Peoples’ Representatives – 2 seats; Regional Council – 189 seats
Gambella Regional State: House of Peoples’ Representatives – 3 seats; Regional Council – 205 seats

Political parties have begun campaign preparations and policy debates as part of the democratic process, while NEBE continues implementing logistical and regulatory measures to ensure an inclusive and transparent electoral process.

The 7th General Elections represent a key milestone in Ethiopia’s democratic journey, with stakeholders emphasizing the importance of peaceful participation and institutional integrity.