2023 Gambian local elections

2023 local elections in the Gambia

Local elections were held in the Gambia on 20 May 2023.^[1][2] The elections took place following President Adama Barrow's re-election under the banner of the new National People's Party, and their subsequent victory in the 2022 parliamentary elections.

Results

Total

The ruling National People's Party lost to the opposition United Democratic Party in urban areas while still winning in most rural areas.^[3]

Urban settlements

The United Democratic Party won all three urban local government areas, in Banjul, Brikama, and Kanifing. The National People's Party lost all but one councilor seat outside Brikama.

Banjul

Brikama

Kanifing

Rural settlements

The National People's Party won all but one rural elections.

Kerewan

Kuntaur

Janjangbureh

Lower River Region (Mansakonko)

The United Democratic Party won this seat.

Upper River Region (Basse)

References

1. "Critical Priority Gaps in funding for The Gambia's 2021-2023 Electoral Process" (PDF). United Nations.
2. "Gambia: Political rallies and increased security likely ahead of local government elections to be held nationwide May 20". Gambia: Political rallies and increased security likely ahead of local government elections to be held nationwide May 20. Retrieved 14 May 2023..
3. "LG elections: Urban voters reject NPP - The Point". thepoint.gm. Retrieved 2023-05-22.