The Chief Election Commissioner of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Ghulam Mustafa Mughal, has announced that elections in the region will be conducted in three phases starting on July 27, 2026.

The first phase will be in Mirpur Division on July 27, followed by Muzaffarabad Division on August 2, and the final phase in Poonch Division on August 10.This revised schedule replaces the earlier plan for a single-day election.Over 1,265 candidates have submitted nomination papers across 45 constituencies, including 12 refugee seats.The election commission has rejected 41 nomination papers due to legal issues.A total of 6,983 polling stations and 10,913 booths will be set up for 3.8 million voters.Political parties like PPP, PML-N, and JUI-F are actively campaigning, while PTI has boycotted the polls in solidarity with regional protests.

The summary highlights the phased voting schedule, candidate numbers, voter demographics, and political dynamics, emphasizing the significance of the elections for AJK's governance and representation.