Candidacies submitted for the 2026 parliamentary elections in Cyprus

On May 6, 2026, the official submission of candidacies for the upcoming parliamentary elections in Cyprus commenced across all districts. Approximately 750 candidates from at least 18 political parties and 9 independent figures are vying for the 56 seats in the House of Representatives. The election is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, with an estimated 198,553 registered voters served by 689 polling stations. General Returning Officer Elikkos Ilias noted that the Ministry of the Interior, in cooperation with the Law Office, is currently reviewing numerous objections regarding candidate qualifications. This review process concerns whether individuals meet all legal requirements to stand for election. Meanwhile, specific procedures are in place for the selection of religious group representatives, and officials have clarified regulations regarding name designations on ballots in cases of homonymy. The process follows a record-breaking interest in candidacy, with officials describing the current administrative phase as demanding but organized.