Overview of the Tanzania General Election Results
A week after the Tanzania General Election, the results from various constituencies have been announced by election supervisors. The voting took place on October 29, 2025, and the ruling party, Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has emerged as the dominant force in most areas across the country.
The delay in releasing these results was primarily due to internet shutdowns that disrupted the transmission and publication of election data, including vote tallies. Despite this challenge, the process continued, and election supervisors have since provided detailed reports on the winning parliamentary candidates. These candidates are expected to report to Parliament on November 8, 2025, for official registration before the House sessions commence.
While CCM secured a majority of the constituencies, opposition parties such as ACT Wazalendo and Chaumma managed to capture a few seats, ensuring their representation in Parliament.
Regional Breakdown of Election Results
In the Mara Region, CCM won all 10 constituencies, showcasing its strong political presence in the area. Here are some of the key results:
- Musoma Urban: Mgore Miraji (CCM) received 14,555 votes; Angela Lima (Chaumma) got 3,762 votes; Omar Mohamed (CUF) collected 119 votes.
- Serengeti: Mary Daniel (CCM) received 182,562 votes; Catherine Ruge (Chaumma) got 5,711 votes.
- Bunda Urban: Ester Bulaya (CCM) earned 83,908 votes; Jeremiah Lameck (AAFP) received 1,233 votes.
- Rorya: Jafari Chege (CCM) secured 165,660 votes; Dady Midumbi (ACT Wazalendo) got 3,177 votes.
- Musoma Rural: Prof Sospeter Muhongo (CCM) received 50,847 votes; Magina Ng’aranga (ACT Wazalendo) garnered 12,171 votes.
- Tarime Rural: Mr Mwita Waitara (CCM) collected 165,341 votes; Mr Charles Mwera (ACT Wazalendo) got 8,519 votes.
- Mwibara: Mr Kangi Lugola (CCM) earned 30,646 votes; Cyprian Musiba (ACT) received 7,723 votes.
In Bunda, Boniphace Getere (CCM) received 22,393 votes; Maxmilian Madoro (ADC) got 7,237 votes. In Butiama, Dr Wilson Mahera (CCM) collected 112,876 votes; Verena Charles (Chaumma) received 1,632 votes.
In Tarime Urban, Ester Matiko (CCM) earned 52,369 votes; Mzarifu Ryoba (Chaumma) received 4,831 votes. In Songwe, Mbeya, and Songwe, CCM won all constituencies with the following results:
- Songwe: Philipo Mulugo (116,735); Japhet Hasunga (Vwawa) 126,945; Onesmo Mkondya (Mbozi) 124,204; David Silinde (Tunduma) 116,258; Kondesta Sichalwe (Momba) 117,521; Godfrey Kasekenya (Ileje) 71,150.
- Mbeya: Dr. Tulia Ackson (Uyole), Patrick Mwalunenge (Mbeya Urban), Baraka Mwamengo (Kyela), Lutengano Mwalwiba (Busokelo), Anthony Mwantona (Rungwe), Bahati Ndingo (Mbarali), Patali Patali (Mbeya Rural).
- Njombe: Joseph Kamonga (Ludewa-80,419); Deo Mwanyika (Njombe Urban-77,617); Daniel Chongolo (Makambako-72,894); Festo Dugange (Wanging’ombe-107,491); Edwin Swalle (Lupembe-50,637); Festo Sanga (Makete-66,717).
In Mwanza, CCM won all constituencies:
- Nyamagana: John Nzilanyingi (381,295); Ilemela: Kafiti William; Buchosa: Eric Shigongo (215,720); Sengerema: Hamis Tabasam (198,830); Ukerewe: Dr Sweetbert Mkama (186,879); Magu: Boniventura Kiswaga; Sumve: Moses Bujaga (87,648); Kwimba: Cosmas Bulala (117,724); Silvery Luboja (Misungwi).
In Shinyanga Region:
- Kahama Urban: Ngaiwa Benjamin (253,112); Msalala: Magangila Mabula (186,316); Ushetu: Emmanuel Charahani (200,349).
In Kilimanjaro Region:
- Rombo: Prof Adolf Mkenda (96,815); Hai: Saashisha Mafuwe (106,774); Vunjo Rural: Enock Koola (108,083); Moshi Rural: Moris Makoi (82,160); Mwanga: Dr Ngwaru Maghembe (70,037); Same West: Dr Mathayo David Mathayo (85,960); Same East: Anne Kilango (68,630).
In Manyara:
- Kiteto: Edward Ole Lekaita (186,283); Babati Urban: Emmanuel Khambay (37,520); Mbulu Rural: Emmanuel Nuwas (118,665); Hanang: Asia Halamga (173,333); Simanjiro: James Ole Millya (150,665).
In Arusha Region:
- Isack Joseph (Monduli); Daniel Awakii (Karatu); Paul Makonda (Arusha Urban); Yannick Ndonyo (Ngorongoro); Dr Steven Kiruswa (Longido).
In Ruvuma, the opposition ACT-Wazalendo candidate Ado Shaibu won the Tunduru North constituency with 80,282 votes, while CCM captured the remaining constituencies, including Tunduru South where Mr Fadhili Chilombe collected 63,417 votes and Omary Msigwa, who garnered 43,689 votes in the Madaba constituency.
In Kagera Region, Ngara Constituency saw Dotto Jasson Bahemu (CCM) receiving 171,149 votes.