Dong Nai reviews electoral work of deputies to 16th NA and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term

On the afternoon of March 26, the Dong Nai Provincial Election Committee held a conference to review the electoral work of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term. The event was conducted in a hybrid format, allowing for both in-person and online participation from the Provincial Party Committee (PPC)’s hall to 95 online connection points at communes and wards across the province.

Vu Hong Van, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the PPC, and Head of the Provincial delegation of NA deputies, presents the First-Class Labor Medal to Vo Tan Duc, Deputy Secretary of the PPC. Photo: Cong Nghia

The conference was chaired by Vu Hong Van, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the PPC, and Head of the Provincial delegation of NA deputies; Ton Ngoc Hanh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Secretary of the PPC, and Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council; Nguyen Van Ut, Deputy Secretary of the PPC and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee; Vo Tan Duc, Deputy Secretary of the PPC; Huynh Thi Hang, Deputy Secretary of the PPC and Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the province; and Thai Bao, Deputy Secretary of the PPC and Head of the PPC’s Organization Commission.

Ton Ngoc Hanh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Secretary of the PPC, and Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council, speaks at the conference. Photo: Cong Nghia

Speaking at the conference, Ton Ngoc Hanh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Secretary of the PPC, and Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council, affirmed that thanks to the coordinated involvement of the entire political system, close cooperation among agencies and units, and the active participation of all social strata, the election was successfully conducted in a democratic, lawful, safe, and cost-effective manner, truly becoming a festival of the people. Under the leadership and direction of the Central Government, the Provincial Party Standing Committee delivered comprehensive and close guidance on electoral work, while the province issued timely and complete documents to ensure uniform and synchronous implementation from the provincial to grassroots levels.

Vu Hong Van, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the PPC, and Head of the Provincial delegation of NA deputies, presents the Third-Class Labor Medal to Nguyen Kim Long, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee. Photo: Cong Nghia

Notably, the voter turnout rate across the province reached 99.62%. Dong Nai province had six electoral units for NA deputies with 30 candidates (including eight introduced by the Central Government), competing for 18 seats. All 18 elected deputies met the required standards, ensured proper structure, and received high levels of voter confidence, with approval rates ranging from 71.46% to 94.77%. This demonstrated the trust of the voters. At the provincial level, Dong Nai had 28 electoral units for provincial People’s Council deputies, with 142 candidates running for 85 seats. All 85 elected deputies were validly elected and met structural requirements, with approval rates ranging from 68.9% to 96.98%. At the commune level, the province had 651 electoral units with 3,695 candidates, of whom 2,211 were elected to the commune-level People’s Councils.

Vu Hong Van, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the PPC, and Head of the Provincial delegation of NA Deputies, presents the First-Class and Third-Class Labor Medals of the State President to the provincial leaders. Photo: Cong Nghia

The province recorded no localities requiring re-elections due to low voter turnout, nor any instances of additional elections or annulled results due to violations. Communication activities were effectively implemented, fostering a democratic and vibrant atmosphere among the people. Security and public order were well maintained, with no emerging hotspots or complex complaints.

Ton Ngoc Hanh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Secretary of the PPC, and Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council, emphasized that the high levels of voter confidence in the elected deputies reflected careful and objective choices by the electorate, as well as the expectations of the voters and residents, while affirming the quality of the preparation and organization of the election in the province.

Ton Ngoc Hanh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Secretary of the PPC, and Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council; and  Le Truong Son, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, present awards to collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in the electoral work. Photo: Cong Nghia

However, Hanh also pointed out several limitations that require attention, including a very small proportion of voters who did not participate in voting and two localities where the number of elected deputies met targets but did not fully comply with structural requirements, although these cases did not necessitate additional elections under current regulations. In addition, the management of voter data through software and the capacity of some grassroots election team members to handle situations still showed certain shortcomings.

Nguyen Van Ut, Deputy Secretary of the PPC and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee; and Dang Minh Nguyet, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Party Secretary, and Chairwoman of the People’s Council of Long Khanh ward, present certificates of merit to collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in the electoral work. Photo: Cong Nghia

At the conference, 91 collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in the election process were awarded certificates of merit of the Provincial People’s Committee.

Nguyen Van Ut, Deputy Secretary of the PPC and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, presents certificates of merit of the Provincial People’s Committee to collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in the election process. Photo: Cong Nghia

Vo Tan Duc, Deputy Secretary of the PPC, presents certificates of merit of the Provincial People’s Committee to collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in the electoral work. Photo: Cong Nghia

Huynh Thi Hang, Deputy Secretary of the PPC and Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the province, presents certificates of merit of the Provincial People’s Committee to collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in the election process. Photo: Cong Nghia

Thai Bao, Deputy Secretary of the PPC and Head of the PPC’s Organization Commission, presents certificates of merit of the Provincial People’s Committee to collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in the election process. Photo: Cong Nghia

Newly elected deputies to the 16th NA attend the conference. Photo: Cong Nghia

Notably, Doan Thi Thu Thuy, Deputy Director of the Department of Home Affairs, announced the State President’s decision to award the First-Class Labor Medal to Vo Tan Duc, Deputy Secretary of the PPC, and former Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee. In addition, two Third-Class Labor Medals were awarded to Nguyen Kim Long, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, and Ho Van Ha, Member of the PPC and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, for their outstanding contributions to directing and managing social infrastructure development and attracting investment in Dong Nai province. Ho Van Nam, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Party Secretary, and Chairman of the People’s Council of Tran Bien ward, was also awarded the Third-Class Labor Medal for his achievements in compensation and site clearance work.

By Ho Thao – Translated by Minh Hong, Thu Ha