CNI News

April 7, 2026

Changes were made to the Union Election Commission (UEC), which was responsible for holding the 2025 General Election, following nominations submitted by the President during the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (Union Parliament) session held on April 6, 2026.

Subsequently, the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw session held on April 7 confirmed the appointments with no objections.

According to the list approved by Parliament, U Than Soe continues his role as Chairman. The appointed members are: U Aung Moe Myint, U Aung Lwin Oo, U Myint Oo, U Khin Maung Oo, U Myint Thein, U Ko Ko Lwin, U Than Aung Kyaw, U Khin Zaw, U Than Htut Thein, U Aung Myint Lwin, U Khin Maung Gyi, U Myo Maung, U Kyi Thein, and Daw Khin Thin Wai.

For comparison, the UEC members who oversaw the 2025 General Election were: U Than Soe (Chairman), and members U Aung Moe Myint, U Aung Lwin Oo, U Aung Saw Win, U Myint Oo, U Khin Maung Oo, U Myint Thein, U Ko Ko Lwin, U Than Aung Kyaw, U Khin Zaw, U Myo Hlaing, U Than Htut Thein, U Tin Swe Win, and U Aung Myint Lwin.

Under the new formation, U Khin Maung Gyi, U Myo Maung, U Kyi Thein, and Daw Khin Thin Wai are new additions. Former members U Aung Saw Win, U Tin Swe Win, and U Myo Hlaing are no longer included in the commission.

The 2025 General Election in Myanmar was held in three phases, spanning from December 28, 2025, to January 25, 2026.