NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar – September 23, 2025

The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) will contest the upcoming 2025 multi-party general election with the highest number of candidates, according to a statement from the Union Election Commission (UEC).

The UEC released a statement today, September 23rd, detailing the list of political parties and independent candidates who have registered to compete in the election scheduled to begin on December 28, 2025. The data reveals that the USDP has fielded the most candidates across all levels of parliament.

Among the parties competing at the Union level, the USDP stands at the top with a total of 1,018 candidates.

The National Unity Party follows with the second-highest number of candidates at 694, while the People's Pioneer Party is third with 672 candidates. The Shan and Nationalities Democratic Party will field 584 candidates, the People's Party 512, and the Myanmar Farmers' Development Party 428, according to the announcement.

A total of 4,963 candidates, including representatives from 57 political parties and independent candidates, have submitted their names to run for office.

The UEC also stated that the respective sub-commissions are currently in the process of vetting the submitted lists of candidates.

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