Fiji’s 2026 election is set to be the most crowded under the 2013 Constitution, with 14 proposed political parties already preparing, more than a year ahead of the earliest possible election date.
The proposed parties that have reserved their names with the Fijian Elections Office (FEO) include the Fiji Constitution Conservative Party, Liberation of Fiji Party, Hearts with Vision, Cornerstone Vision Party, One United Republican (OUR) Party, One People’s Party, Fijians First Party, Servant of All Party (SOAP), Solidarity Fiji, NextGen Alliance Fiji, People First, Fijian National Congress, National Greens Party, and the Kingdom Fiji Party.
Once these parties are officially registered—and assuming no additional proposed parties join the fray—the total number of contenders in the 2026 election will rise to 21, joining the seven parties already registered. This will mark the highest number of parties to compete since elections under the country’s constitution began in 2014.
Among the registered parties are The People’s Alliance, SODELPA (Social Democratic Liberal Party), and the National Federation Party (NFP), which together make up the Coalition Government. Other registered parties include All People’s Party, Fiji Labour Party (FLP), We Unite Fiji Party, and the Unity Fiji Party.
Ana Mataiciwa, the Registrar of Political Parties, confirmed that the proposed parties are working to meet the necessary legal requirements for official registration. These parties are now focusing on community engagement, membership recruitment, and compliance with political participation regulations under the guidance of the FEO.
During a recent information session for party representatives, Mataiciwa urged adherence to relevant electoral laws while engaging with grassroots communities.
“You can move around the country and recruit members. Should you face any difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact us,” she said. She also reminded attendees that while Fiji’s Constitution guarantees citizens the right to join a political party, membership in multiple parties at the same time is prohibited.
The session, hosted by the FEO, was designed to clarify the registration process, timelines, fees, and necessary documentation.
Representatives from several proposed parties attended the session, including Hearts with Vision, represented by Salote Malani; One United Republican (OUR) Party, represented by Nayagodamu Korovou and Justin Lawrence; NextGen Alliance, represented by Apisai Moce; Liberation of Fiji Party, represented by Veronica and Manoa Malani; and Kingdom Fiji, represented by Paul Morrell. Representatives from the Proposed National Greens Party and the Proposed One People’s Party chose to remain anonymous.
Mataiciwa added that the FEO had briefed the Fiji Police Force to ensure smooth coordination as the proposed parties begin their grassroots-level activities.
The 2026 general election is set to take place sometime between August 7, 2026, and February 6, 2027. The exact date will be determined when the writ of election is issued, which can happen between June 24 and December 24, 2026.
