Tight race ensues ahead of Tati Siding North by-election :: Mmegi Online

As the Tati Siding North by-election approaches on June 20, 2026, political analysts are predicting a tightly contested race, with past voting patterns suggesting that no single party can claim a clear advantage. This came after the death of Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) councillor Parkie Pius.

Looking back at the 2024 General Election results, the constituency demonstrated just how competitive the ward has become. In the previous election, the UDC narrowly secured victory with 321 votes.

Close on its heels, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) garnered 320 votes, while the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) trailed slightly behind with 283 votes. Meanwhile, the Botswana Republican Party (BRP) managed 211 votes. These figures illustrate that the ward has no guaranteed winner and that any party capable of convincing residents could potentially claim the seat.

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