Election Commission Declares Result of Preliminary Election of Sikyong and Members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile

President Penpa Tsering re-elected with decisive mandate, secures over 61% in preliminary poll

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 13: The Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration on Friday formally declared incumbent President Penpa Tsering re-elected for the top office of the exile Tibetan polity securing a second term in office, with a decisive mandate, securing 61.025 percent of the total votes cast in the preliminary election. The announcement was made during a press conference held at Lhakpa Tsering Hall of the Departm…

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Wins Second Term in First Round: Secures Outright Victory with 61.025% of Votes – Tibet

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 13 Feb: The incumbent Sikyong (President) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), Penpa Tsering, secured a second consecutive term by winning the preliminary round of the 2026 Tibetan general election with over 60% of the votes, thereby clinching the seat outright without the need for a final round.

Election Commission Declares Result of Preliminary Election of Sikyong and Members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile

Election Commission Declares Result of Preliminary Election of Sikyong and Members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile Dharamshala: The Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration held a press conference this afternoon, 13 February 2026, to announce the results of the preliminary election for the Sikyong and members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile. In accordance with Article 67(4) of the Election Rules and Regulations s…