All-out preparations underway for upcoming election

Election day for deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and the People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term is just over half a month away.

To ensure this major political event of the country - a truly important nationwide occasion - takes place in accordance with regulations, authorities from the provincial level down to communes and wards are intensifying efforts, strictly following the prescribed timeline and required procedures.

Election preparations conducted in accordance with regulations

Like other localities, Bao Vinh ward is carrying out preparations for the election of deputies to NA and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term in strict compliance with legal procedures and timelines.

The Ward Election Committee and the Standing Board of the VFF Committee of Bao Vinh Ward hand over candidate dossiers for the Ward People’s Council. Photo: courtesy of Bao Vinh ward

Phan Nguyen Doan Hanh, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Bao Vinh ward, said that the Standing Board of the ward VFF Committee has transferred to the Ward Election Committee the official list of eligible candidates for the Ward People’s Council for the 2026–2031 term, along with their brief biographies and asset and income declarations.

At the consultative conference to nominate candidates for the Ward People's Council for the 2026-2031 term, delegates reviewed the standards, structure, and composition and unanimously approved a list of 38 qualified candidates. The handover of this official list to the Ward Election Committee provides the basis for subsequent steps, including public announcement, posting of the candidate list, and organizing election campaigns (voter meetings) for election campaigning as prescribed by law.

In Phu Rieng Commune, 37 individuals are eligible candidates for its People’s Council for the 2026–2031 term. According to Nguyen Thi Xuan Hoa, Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Party Secretary, Chairwoman of the People’s Council and Chairwoman of the Election Committee of the Commune, the candidate list has been allocated across seven constituencies. A total of 22 People’s Council deputies will be elected for the Commune People’s Council for the 2026–2031 term. To ensure the election proceeds smoothly, the commune has strengthened communication on the significance of the election, prepared facilities for polling stations, closely monitored public sentiment, and ensured political security and social order.

Speaking at a meeting with cadres and civil servants of the Provincial VFF Committee and its affiliated units on February 23, TON NGOC HANH, Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council, emphasized that the province's central task at this time is to prepare for the election of deputies to the NA and People’s Councils at all levels conducted in accordance with regulations, democratically, and with high quality, truly becoming a festival for all people. The success of the election contributes to strengthening the people's trust in the Party's leadership, enhancing the role and effectiveness of elected bodies, and affirming the bravery, wisdom, and strength of the great national unity of Vietnam in the cause of national construction and defense.

In Phuoc An commune, the preparations are also being implemented urgently and thoroughly. According to Huynh Minh Duc, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the People’s Committee, and Chairman of the Election Committee of Phuoc An commune, the commune has established all required election bodies, including one Election Committee, five assisting subcommittees, one support team, eight election boards, and 25 polling station teams.

Official lists of candidates announced

At present, the Phuoc An Commune Election Committee has officially announced the list of candidates for the 13th-term Commune People’s Council for the 2026–2031 term by each electoral unit. The total number of qualified candidates for the 2026–2031 term is 40; the commune has 8 electoral units; and 24 deputies will be elected to the Phuoc An Commune People’s Council for this term.

The commune has assigned specific tasks to organizations and individuals, requiring absolutely no negligence or lack of accountability, thereby guaranteeing a lawful, safe, and democratic election.

Given the significance of the election of deputies to the NA and People’s Councils at all levels, the Party Committee and authorities of Xuan Phu commune have been focusing on proactive leadership and direction to ensure the elections are safe, compliant with regulations, and truly a festival of the people. Lai The Thong, Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the People’s Council, and Chairman of the Election Committee of Xuan Phu commune, stated that the Commune Election Committee has announced the official list of candidates for the Commune People's Council for the 2026-2031 term. A total of 35 candidates met the eligibility criteria, and 21 representatives will be elected.

The list of candidates has been reviewed, consulted, and selected to ensure standards and conditions as prescribed by law, possessing good political qualities, ethics, capacity, prestige, and a sense of responsibility toward voters and the people.

Following the announcement of the candidates' list for the Commune People's Council, the Commune Election Council requested voters to stay informed, carefully study candidate profiles, actively participate in communication efforts, and fulfill their civic rights and duties on election day.

Ha Anh Dung, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and Standing Vice Chairman of the VFF Committee of the province, stated: The Provincial VFF Committee is concentrating all efforts to coordinate with relevant units to successfully organize the election of deputies to the NA and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.

Specifically, on February 23, the Standing Committee of the VFF Committee of Dong Nai Province issued two plans: Plan No.31/KHPH-MTTQ.BTT and Plan No.32/KHPH-MTTQ.BTT regarding the coordination of organizing meetings with voters for candidates for the People's Councils and the 16th NA to conduct election campaigning in Dong Nai Province.

Voter meetings for election campaigning will be held from March 5 to 7. Through these meetings, candidates for the NA and the Provincial People's Council can campaign democratically, publicly, and equally in accordance with the law while ensuring safety. At the same time, these meetings allow candidates to meet voters, present their proposed action plans if elected, and enable voters to directly engage, exchange information, and learn more about the candidates. This helps voters make informed decisions when selecting qualified deputies to the NA and People’s Councils.

By Phuong Hang - Translated by Minh Hong, Thu Ha