Observers reveal USDP’s automatic victories in 28 constituencies across the country, without any competition

October 30, 2025

HURFOM: Election watch individuals and political observers who spoke with HURFOM field reporters said that the Junta’s Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has already secured automatic victories in 28 constituencies across the country, without any actual voting or competition. In these constituencies, no candidates from other political parties were permitted or able to register, resulting in USDP representatives being declared winners by default. These areas include Yebyu, Thayetchaung, and Launglon Townships, three key HURFOM documentation targeted areas in Tanintharyi Region, where local residents have been living under aerial and ground attacks, tight military surveillance, and repeated intimidation.

Under the Junta-controlled Election Commission, the USDP submitted 1,018 candidates for the upcoming polls—the largest number among all political parties. These include 265 candidates for the House of Representatives, 156 for the House of Nationalities, 569 for State and Regional Parliaments, and 28 for ethnic affairs minister posts.

According to the Junta’s Election Law (Chapter 9, Section 41(a)), if only one candidate is registered in a constituency, the Election Commission can declare that person the winner without holding a vote. Using this provision, the regime has announced that in 28 constituencies, where no rival candidates were permitted to compete, USDP representatives automatically “won.” This includes 13 seats in the House of Representatives, 13 in regional parliaments, and 2 in ethnic affairs minister positions.

A USDP source revealed that the candidates who won by default have been warned to take extra security precautions and, if they feel unsafe, to relocate to Nay Pyi Taw.

The Union Election Commission (UEC), operating under direct Junta control, has officially confirmed the delineation of 102 constituencies for the first phase of the election, including in Mon and Tanintharyi Regions. These areas include Yebyu, Thayetchaung, and Launglon Townships. In these townships, USDP candidates were declared winners automatically, even though no credible political campaigning or competition took place.

The list of constituencies where the USDP has been declared the uncontested winner includes Shwegu, Mansi, Naungmoon, Minkyin, Kawlin, Tamu, Butalin, Mawlaik, Kani, Wuntho, Salin Gyi, Ye-U, Ye Phyu, Launglon, Thayetchaung, Pha Khon, Matman, Mohnyin, and Kyaukme Townships.

HURFOM field sources noted that since September, Junta authorities have tightened security across Mon State and Tanintharyi Region under the pretext of “election preparation.” Advanced surveillance technologies such as the Person Scrutinization and Monitoring System (PSMS) and widespread checkpoints have been deployed, further restricting the movement of civilians and political observers.

Despite claims by the Election Commission that over 50 political parties and 5,000 candidates are competing, the election process is dominated by the USDP and other military-backed parties. Most independent and ethnic political parties have been banned, intimidated, or severely restricted, leaving no space for genuine democratic participation.

The Junta’s so-called election is widely viewed by the public and civil society organizations as a sham process aimed at legitimizing military control, not an exercise in democracy. The absence of political opposition, the denial of free expression, and the climate of fear make this upcoming vote meaningless for the people of Burma.
As one HURFOM researcher stated: “Without opposition parties, free campaigning, or the people’s participation, this election is nothing but a show. The Junta is voting for itself.”

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