72 hopefuls to vie in UBP candidate selection on 24 October

The National Unity Party (UBP) in Northern Cyprus (TRNC) will hold a candidate selection vote for parliamentary seats on 24 October. A total of 72 aspiring candidates are competing across six electoral districts.

By district, Lefkoşa has 22 aspiring candidates, Mağusa 18, İskele 12, Girne 11, Lefke 5 and Güzelyurt 4.

Lefkoşa and Mağusa have the largest number of hopefuls. According to the Haber Kıbrıs report, published on 16 October 2026, the names of the aspiring candidates are listed for each district.