Vietnam’s election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and to People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026 - 2031 term concluded successfully, with voter turnout reaching 99.69%. Thorough, coordinated preparation across the political system, combined with the application of digital technologies in data management and voter information, helped ensure a process that was democratic, transparent, and fully compliant with the law.
Vietnam’s election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and to People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026 - 2031 term concluded successfully, with voter turnout reaching 99.69%. Thorough, coordinated preparation across the political system, combined with the application of digital technologies in data management and voter information, helped ensure a process that was democratic, transparent, and fully compliant with the law.
Observing voting activities on March 15, 2026, Party General Secretary To Lam said the election had been prepared well in advance across all fronts, ensuring that voters, regardless of circumstance, were able to exercise their rights at the ballot box. His remarks underscored the proactive, coordinated, and tightly organized approach taken by the entire political system.
On the morning of March 15, 2026, Party General Secretary To Lam
casted his ballot for deputies to the
16th National Assembly and People’s
Councils for the 2026 - 2031 term
at polling station No. 02 in Ba Dinh
Ward, Hanoi. PHOTO: VNA
The election was conducted in line with directives from the Politburo, Resolution No. 199/2025/QH15 of the National Assembly, and instructions from the Prime Minister on election organization. Key procedures, including the public posting of voter lists, the establishment of polling stations, opening ceremonies, and ballot administration, were implemented in a standardized and clearly guided manner.
Party General Secretary To Lam meets voters at polling station No. 02
in Ba Dinh Ward, Hanoi. Photo: VNA
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse meet voters at polling
station No. 21 in Tay Ho Ward, Hanoi.
Photo: VNA
By the close of voting, nationwide turnout had reached 99.69%. In several northern mountainous provinces, despite challenging terrain and logistical constraints, voters turned out in large numbers and completed voting early with exceptionally high participation rates. This outcome not only reflected public trust and a strong sense of civic responsibility, but also highlighted the effectiveness, discipline, and legality of the election’s organization.
The election also served as a practical benchmark for the organizational and administrative capacity of authorities at all levels, particularly at the grassroots. It demonstrated the system’s ability to safeguard democratic principles, maintain security, and integrate digital tools into electoral operations.
In a solemn yet festive atmosphere on March 15, millions of voters in Hanoi casted their ballots for the 16th National Assembly and People’s
Councils for the 2026 - 2031 term. Photo: Khanh Long/VNP
Voters in Hanoi cast their ballots at Kim Ngan Communal House. Photo: Le Minh Son
According to Bui Danh Tuyen, Director General of the Digital Transformation Department under the National Assembly Office, data was the cornerstone of electoral digitalization. Leveraging the national population database enabled the standardization of voter information, while digitized voter rolls and realtime data updates made the process more scientific, accurate, and transparent.
A lively atmosphere fills the early morning at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism
on Election Day. Photo: Viet Cuong/VNP
Despites difficult terrain and challenging travel conditions, voters in Lung Cu Commune, Tuyen Quang Province, still
cross winding slopes and rugged limestone mountains early in
the morning to reach the polling station in Lo Lo Chai Village.
Photo: Nam Nguyen
In practice, the adoption of technology not only reduced administrative burdens and minimized errors for election authorities, but also improved accessibility for voters, allowing them to more easily obtain information and fulfill their civic rights and responsibilities.
Voter information was also integrated into the VNeID application, enabling citizens to check their designated polling locations. Where necessary, voters could submit requests directly through the app to change their voting location in line with their residence or work arrangements on election day.
Voters at polling station No. 14 in the Truong Sa Special Zone cast ballots for the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils. Photo: VNA
Speaking at the 4th conference of the Party Committee of the National Assembly for the 2025 - 2030 term on March 16, 2026, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man emphasized that the election’s success reflected a collective effort by the Party, the armed forces, 18 17 and the people. Under the leadership of the Party Central Committee, the Politburo, and the Secretariat headed by Party General Secretary To Lam, the entire political system acted with urgency and unity in directing and implementing the electoral process.
Authorities transport election materials to the DK1 offshore platforms in the East Sea to support voting operations. Photo: Phan Giang
Located along the Red River, Minh Chau Commune in Hanoi is home to thousands of residents, most of whom rely on farming and livestock. On election
day, voting activities are conducted in an orderly and compliant manner, ensuring
citizens’ rights and responsibilities. Photo: Cong Dat/VNP
Taken together, the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils for the 2026 - 2031 term stood as a clear success, grounded in careful planning, proactive coordination, institutional discipline, and strict adherence to the rule of a law in the political system.
Story: VNP Photos: VNP & VNA Translated by Nguyen Tuoi