1996 Ugandan presidential election|
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| Registered | 8,492,154 |
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| Turnout | 72.58% |
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Results by district
Museveni: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
Ssemogerere: 50–60% 70–80% 80–90% >90% |
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The 1996 Ugandan presidential election, held on 9 May 1996, was the first direct presidential election in Uganda’s history, following the adoption of the 1995 Constitution. Conducted under the "no-party" or "Movement System," candidates ran as independents due to a ban on political party activities, though affiliations with groups like the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and Democratic Party (DP) influenced campaigns. Incumbent President Yoweri Museveni won a landslide victory with 74.33% of the vote, defeating Paul Ssemogerere and Mohammed Kibirige Mayanja. Voter turnout was 72.9%, with 6,193,816 votes cast out of 8,492,231 registered voters. While international observers described the election as largely valid, opposition candidates alleged irregularities, including voter intimidation and unfair campaign practices.
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