Tanzania General Election 1995
First multi-party elections; Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) easily retained power against fragmented opposition.
Tanzania General Election 2005
Jakaya Kikwete elected in a landslide, continuing CCM’s dominant-party rule.
Tanzania General Election 2015
John Magufuli elected; opposition faced increasing harassment and structural disadvantages.
Tanzania General Election 2020
Magufuli re-elected with 84%; elections heavily criticized for violence, internet blockages and massive fraud.
Tanzania General Election 2025
Scheduled 5-year cycle; CCM maintains a tight grip on the electoral management apparatus.
