Nay Pyi Taw, June 7, 2025 —Myanmar’s upcoming general election, scheduled for the end of this year, will utilize both the First-Past-the-Post (FPTP) and Proportional Representation (PR) systems in around 267 townships, according to the Union Election Commission (UEC).

In response to media inquiries, the UEC confirmed that the combination of electoral systems aims to reflect both direct majority wins and proportional party representation. Details will be finalized following the official promulgation of relevant election laws and regulations.

The UEC stated that the election will be held in townships deemed secure based on prevailing ground conditions. Areas where elections cannot be conducted due to security concerns will be publicly announced in due course.

As part of its election preparations, the Union Election Commission (UEC) conducted pilot trials of the Myanmar Electronic Voting Machine (MEVM) in Nay Pyi Taw, involving government departments, universities, civil society groups, and participants from all 14 states and regions. Political parties were also invited to observe the process.

The UEC stated that the MEVMs are secure and reliable, operating without Internet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or standard operating systems like Windows. Instead, they use a simplified microcontroller-based design with built-in voter verification features. Test results showed no errors or discrepancies, reinforcing confidence in the system's accuracy and integrity.

The commission is currently working to obtain national-level certification for MEVM devices under the 2014 Myanmar National Standards Law.

Furthermore, the UEC indicated plans to stage the election in phases across all regions and states—except where restricted by security conditions. The precise dates for each phase will be officially announced.

In line with the newly adopted dual voting system, the Union Election Commission (UEC) will redefine electoral constituencies in each region and state based on their respective legislative assemblies.

In line with the newly adopted dual voting system, the UEC will redefine electoral constituencies in each region and state based on their respective assemblies. Political parties will be permitted to contest under the new boundaries, and eligible voters will cast their ballots at designated polling stations according to their constituency, the UEC said.

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