Early unofficial results for the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly by-elections show the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) taking the lead [1].
These by-elections are critical for establishing legislative influence within the region as parties compete to fill vacant seats in the assembly [1, 2].
According to early reports emerging on July 27 and 28, 2026, the PPP has won two seats out of the 13 contested [1]. The PML-N has secured one seat in the initial tallies [1].
Reports said that the PML-N is leading in several other constituencies as the counting process continues [2]. Vote counting reports have specifically highlighted activity from the Mirpur district [1, 2].
While early data suggests a narrow lead for the PPP in terms of confirmed seats, the PML-N remains competitive across multiple districts [2]. The parties are vying for a stronger foothold in the AJK Legislative Assembly to shape regional policy, and governance [1, 2].
“The PPP has won two seats out of the 13 contested”
The distribution of these 13 seats will determine which party holds more leverage in the AJK Legislative Assembly. While the PPP has a slight early lead in confirmed wins, the PML-N's reported leads in multiple constituencies suggest a tight race that could shift the balance of power in the region's legislative body.
