Five candidates to contest KP Senate by-poll 2026

PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Apr, 2026) The Election Commission on Saturday issued the official list of contesting candidates for the Senate By-Election 2026 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on a general seat.

According to Form-54 issued under relevant election rules, a total of five candidates including Asghar Ali son of Basheer Ahmad Khan (Pakistan Muslim League-N), Raheela Bibi wife of Saleem Ullah (Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians), Sajad Khan Mohmand son of Sayed Ahmad (Independent), Abdul Haseeb son of Saleem Shah (Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam Pakistan), and Irfan Saleem son of Abdul Aziz (Independent) will contest the elections.

It is hereby notified that polling will be held on April 23, 2026 (Thursday), between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

The Election Commission has directed all concerned to ensure necessary arrangements for the smooth and transparent conduct of the by-election.