Voting for the 2025 Local Government Elections officially concluded at 4 pm today (06), marking a significant day of civic engagement across the island. Polling began at 7 am and proceeded smoothly throughout the day.
As of 4 pm, voter turnout percentages in each district have now been released, revealing some surprising highs and lows in participation.
Here are the district-wise percentages of votes cast by the close of polls:
- Colombo – 52%
- Gampaha – 56%
- Kalutara – 61%
- Kandy – 58%
- Matale – 62%
- Nuwara Eliya – 60%
- Galle – 63%
- Matara – 58%
- Hambantota – 61%
- Jaffna – 57%
- Kilinochchi – 60%
- Mullaitivu – 60%
- Vavuniya – 60%
- Mannar – 70% (highest turnout)
- Badulla – 60%
- Moneragala – 61%
- Ratnapura – 60%
- Kegalle – 58%
- Batticaloa – 61%
- Ampara – 63%
- Trincomalee – 67% (notably high)
- Kurunegala – 55%
- Puttalam – 55%
- Anuradhapura – 60%
- Polonnaruwa – 64%
The overall numbers paint a dynamic picture of voter enthusiasm across different provinces, with Mannar and Trincomalee leading in civic participation. The results of this pivotal election are expected to reflect shifting political sentiments nationwide.
