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How Can We Assist You Today?
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) ensures free, fair, and transparent elections in the Kingdom of Lesotho. Guided by integrity and accountability, the IEC empowers citizens to shape their future through credible democratic processes.
About Us
The Independent Electoral CommIssion (IEC) of Lesotho was established in 1997 to ensure free and fair elections with the following mandate:
- Election and Referenda management
- Political Party registration
- Political Party funding
- Civic and Voter Education
- Voter Registration
- Political Party Dispute
- Resolution Mechanism
- Elector’s Register Management
- Political Party Liaison
- Demarcation of Boundaries
- Electoral Patterns Research
Constitution
National Assembly
Local Government
Referendum
Current voter registration figure
Media Information Including latest News
Find Election Results for both National and Local Government Elections
Constituency Maps for 80 Electoral Constituencies
List of Political Parties Registered with IEC
Latest media releases
Electoral Integrity Global Report 2025
The annual Electoral Integrity Global Report summarises data from the Perceptions of Electoral Integrity
dataset.
Upcoming events
No Registration, No Voice
REGISTER TO VOTE
Previous Elections Results and Happenings
A Look Back at Lesotho’s Electoral Journey
2022 General Elections
2022 Speeches
2022 National Assembly Results
2023 Local Elections
2023 Speeches
2023 Local Government Results
Empowering You With the Right Information
Useful Links
Find everything you need to know about elections in one place.
Electors Information
Constituencies
Voting
Voting Stations
Political Parties
Building Trust Through Access, Representation, and Choice
Lesotho's Electoral Landscape at a Glance
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) ensures that democracy reaches every corner of Lesotho.
Lesotho’s vibrant democracy is reflected in the 59 registered political parties that contest in elections. Each party contributes to a diverse and competitive political landscape guided by the rule of law.
Lesotho is divided into 80 constituencies, each representing a unique voice in the democratic process. These constituencies form the basis for fair representation in parliamentary elections across the country.
With over 1,650 voting stations nationwide, the IEC ensures accessible and efficient voting for all citizens. These stations are strategically located to serve even the most remote communities.
What you need when you come to voting stations
In the absence of the below, the law provides that a competent witness will help as long as your name appears on the electors register.
National ID
A valid National Identity Document
Passport
A valid Passport
Witness
A competent Witness
Voter's Card
A valid Voter's Card