Gambia Press Union (GPU)
The journalists’ union which monitors media coverage and election day press access. GPU advocates for press freedom during elections.
Associated Country Gambia
CSO Coalition on Elections
An umbrella of ~30 Gambian NGOs that collaborates on observation. In 2021 it deployed about 150 observers under the coordination of WANEP
Gambia Participates (GP)
A leading local civic coalition that monitors elections and governance in the Gambia and across the region.In 2021 it deployed ~460 long- and short-term observers across the country, the largest in the election. and published pre- and post-election reports on…
Local Government
Most recent local elections were held on 20 May 2023 (area councils and mayors). These elections occur roughly every five years, so the next would be in 2028.
National Assembly (Legislative)
Last held 9 April 2022; next expected in 2027 (after five years). The 2022 election returned a divided parliament (NPP plurality).
Presidential Elections
Next scheduled in December 2026 (five-year term). Incumbent President Adama Barrow is expected to run for a third term.(The last presidential election was 4 Dec 2021, won by Barrow.)
Judiciary (Election Petitions)
The High Court of The Gambia hears election petitions. (Election Petition Rules 1976 govern the process.)
National Assembly
The 53-member legislature (plus up to 5 presidential appointees) enacts laws, including election laws, and each member is elected for 5 years.
Political Parties Code of Conduct Committee
The IEC chairs an inter-party council that oversees campaign conduct under a voluntary Code of Conduct.
National Council for Civic Education (NCCE)
Established by Act No.1 of 1998 (Article 198 of the Constitution). The NCCE is an independent body tasked with public civic education and voter education to promote democratic awareness and participation.