OVER 1 MILLION VOTES APART! Inside Hakainde Hichilema’s Huge 2026 Election Victory
President Hakainde Hichilema has secured a second term after winning Zambia’s 2026 presidential election, with official results confirming a decisive victory over his main challenger, Brian Mundubile. Reuters also reported Hichilema’s re-election following the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s announcement.
According to the consolidated presidential results from all 226 constituencies, Hichilema received 2,965,326 votes, while Brian Mundubile polled 1,856,217 votes.
That leaves a staggering difference of:
1,109,109 votes
The result means Hichilema has secured another term at State House, extending his presidency after first winning the 2021 election.
The Final Numbers
- Hakainde Hichilema — 2,965,326 votes
- Brian Mundubile — 1,856,217 votes
- Difference — 1,109,109 votes
The election was closely watched across Zambia, with the vote taking place against a backdrop of intense debate over the economy, cost of living, development and the country’s political direction.
For Hichilema and the UPND, the result represents another major electoral victory. For the opposition, attention is now likely to turn toward analysing the results and determining the next political steps.
With the 2026 presidential race now decided, Zambia enters a new chapter as HH prepares to continue leading the country for a second term.
