Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Malawi Election: Mutharika Leads Early Vote Count
Malawi is holding a presidential election, and early results show Peter Mutharika in the lead, ahead of incumbent Lazarus Chakwera.
Mutharika served as president from 2014-2020.
The election commission is still counting votes, with a deadline to announce the results by the end of September 24.
Mutharika needs over 50% of the votes to win outright.
If not, there will be a second round of voting.
The election is happening during a time of economic difficulties for Malawi, with high inflation and issues like crop loss from climate change.
Both candidates have faced criticism, with Mutharika accused of cronyism and Chakwera of being slow in addressing corruption.
Former president Peter Mutharika leads in early election results.
Mutharika has approximately 51% of the early vote count.
Incumbent Lazarus Chakwera has nearly 39% of the early vote count.
The election commission must announce results by September 24th.
Malawi faces economic challenges, including inflation and climate-related issues.
- Who
- Peter Mutharika and Lazarus Chakwera
- What
- Early results from Malawi's presidential election
- When
- September 16th, with provisional results expected by September 24th
- Where
- Malawi
- Why
- To determine the next president of Malawi.
- Candidates
- Peter Mutharika, Lazarus Chakwera
- Mutharika's Vote Share (Early Count)
- Approximately 51%
- Chakwera's Vote Share (Early Count)
- Approximately 39%
- Election Date
- September 16
- Election Commission Deadline
- End of September 24