Kano Central Senatorial 2026
By-election to fill the seat vacated after the previous senator's appointment to cabinet.
Polls open — INEC ballot is in progress.
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Votes counted
734.3k
38.6% of register
Leading share
57.5%
Hauwa Aliyu
APC · Hauwa Aliyu
421.9k
Hauwa Aliyu
APC
421.9k
57.5%
Yusuf Shekarau
NNPP
312.4k
42.5%
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Primaries
4 Jul 2026
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Campaigns
20 Jul 2026
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Election day
12 Sept 2026
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