Survey shows majority of voters want election by end of 2025

A recent nationwide survey of 10,696 voters across all eight divisions and 64 districts reveals that voters are calling for an early general election, expressing disillusionment with past voting experiences and preferring candidate performance over party loyalty.

The survey, titled “People’s Election Pulse: Feb-March 2025,” was conducted by Innovision Consulting.

The survey, which included 9,823 households and 873 university samples, reveals a detailed demographic and geographic breakdown.

According to the survey, 59% of voters want the next general election to be held by the end of 2025.

Within this majority, 32% favor holding the polls in June 2025, and 27% prefer December 2025.

Only 11% support delaying the elections beyond 2026, while 16% remain undecided about the timing.

Notably, half of the respondents admitted that they did not vote in any of the last three general elections—40% have never participated, and just 10% are new voters—highlighting a persistent sense of voter apathy and disenchantment with previous electoral processes.

Candidate performance over party loyalty

When making their voting decisions, 38% of respondents indicated that a candidate’s past performance as an MP is the most important factor.

In contrast, only 22% said that they always vote for the same party.

This suggests that a significant portion of the electorate prioritizes individual accountability and track record over blind party allegiance.

Additionally, 14% of voters expressed a combination of influences, while 9% either could not comment or found the issue not applicable.

Influence shapes voting decisions

The survey further underscores the impact of grassroots and local dynamics on voting behavior.

Nearly one in four voters (22%) reported that local party activities influence their decision, and 21% said that religion-based politics also play a role.

Household influences remain strong, with 47% of voters citing family members as the primary influence on their decision-making, and 20% mentioning neighbors.

Media also plays a significant part - 18% of respondents rely on news from social media platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube, and TikTok, while traditional channels like television news influence 15% of voters.

These findings indicate a generational shift in information consumption, with younger voters leaning more toward digital sources.

Undecided voters

Among those still undecided about their voting choice, 29% have yet to commit, with 49% waiting to learn more about the candidates and 34% monitoring pre-election developments.

This uncertainty, coupled with the overall voter apathy observed in past elections, points to a potential volatility in the upcoming electoral contest.

Drawing on comparable trends reported in recent political surveys, the findings suggest that the electorate is not only frustrated by past inaction but is also increasingly focused on evaluating candidates on merit rather than party brand.

With nearly half of voters historically abstaining from the ballot box, political parties face an urgent challenge: to engage an apathetic electorate by demonstrating tangible improvements and accountability.

As political parties refine their campaign strategies in anticipation of an early election, these insights highlight the critical need for candidate-centered messaging and localized outreach.

The coming months are expected to witness heightened political activity as candidates work to convert undecided voters to their cause and re-engage those who have remained on the sidelines.