Hai Phong exceeds target for young candidates in commune-level People’s Council elections

Among the 3,952 official candidates for the 2026–2031 term, 1,282 are under the age of 40, accounting for 32.4%.

Women make up 1,738 candidates, or 44%, also exceeding the target. There are 609 non-Party members, making up of 15.4%. Ethnic minority candidates number 14, equivalent to 0.4%, while 83 candidates are religious followers, accounting for 2.1%.

A total of 1,546 candidates are seeking re-election, representing 39.1%. Two candidates are self-nominated.

In terms of educational background, 1,111 candidates hold postgraduate degrees, or 28.1%. University graduates account for 2,197 candidates, equivalent to 55.6%, while 644 candidates have qualifications below university level, making up 16.3%.

Hai Phong has ensured balance in terms of gender, age, religion and ethnicity, including candidates from working-class, farming and business communities, as well as professional associations, in accordance with regulations.

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