1,303 Candidates Jostle for 109 Seats in 2027 Senate Race, 123 Women, 1,180 Men Listed

No fewer than 1,303 candidates have been cleared to contest the 109 senatorial seats in the January 2027 National Assembly elections, according to the final list released by the Independent National Electoral Commission. A review of the 127-page document shows that 1,180 of the candidates are male while only 123 are female, highlighting the continuing disparity in women's representation among those seeking senatorial positions. The final list features several prominent politicians and serving lawmakers, setting the stage for keen contests in a number of senatorial districts.

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