Party Secretary General and State President Thongloun Sisoulith casts his vote at Thaphalanexay polling station this morning 

Across the country, other high-ranking Party and State leaders were seen exercising their democratic rights and duties.

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone cast his votes at the Sokamnuay polling station in Pakse City, Champassak Province, while Xaysomphone Phomvihane, President of the National Assembly and Chairman of the National Election Committee, cast his ballots at Sibounheuang Temple of Vientiane’s Chanthaboury district. 

Mrs Naly Sisoulith, spouse of Party Secretary General and State President Thongloun Sisoulith, casts her vote at Thaphalanexay polling station this morning

The general election for the 2026–2030 tenure provides Lao citizens with the opportunity to select representatives who meet the rigorous criteria required to advocate for the rights and interests of the country’s multi-ethnic Lao people.  

Nationwide, over 4.76 million people have been registered to cast their vote. These include more than 23,300 citizens casting ballots abroad.

From the early hours of the morning, polling stations across the Lao PDR saw a steady stream of citizens eager to participate in the formation of the legislative bodies.   

Overseas Voting in Beijing

Earlier, on 11 February 2026, the Lao Ambassador to China, Somphone Sichaleun, cast his ballots for representatives to the 10th National Assembly and the 5th Provincial People’s Councils at the Lao Embassy in Beijing. Joining the Ambassador to exercise their voting rights were more than 40 people, including embassy staff, Lao officials, students, and citizens currently residing in China. 

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone casts his vote at the Sok-amnuay polling station in Pakse City, Champassak Province on Feb 22, 2026  

Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith casts his vote at the Phonsinouan polling station, Vientiane's Sisattanak district on Feb 22, 2026  

Politburo member and Head of the Propaganda and Training Board Khamphan Pheuyavong casts his vote at the Nonsavan polling station, Vientiane's Saysettha district on Feb 22, 2026 

Former Deputy Prime Minister Somsavat Lengsavad casts his vote at the Souphanouvong University polling station this morning 

Lao Ambassador to China Somphone Sichaleun casts his vote at Lao Embassy in Beijing, China on Feb 11, 2026. Joining the Ambassador to cast their ballots were more than 40 people, including embassy staff, Lao officials, students, and citizens currently residing in China.

KPL