Tanzania's ruling party ran internal votes to pick who gets to lead cities and districts for the next five years, and CCM councillors across the country chose their mayoral and council chair candidates. Dormohamed Issa kept his Mbeya mayor nomination after beating two opponents with 28 votes, while John Noya swept Babati District with every single ballot against someone who literally got zero support.
Maximilian Iranghe snagged the Arusha nomination with almost unanimous backing from 24 CCM councillors out of 25 total. Thomas Ngobei ran the table in Longido with all 26 votes present, and Engelbert Qorro took Karatu District Council after pulling 15 votes against two challengers who combined for only six.
Sima Constantine grabbed the Mwanza City mayor slot with 15 votes in a tighter race against Happiness Ibassa, who managed 11 out of 26 cast.
Maximilian Iranghe snagged the Arusha nomination with almost unanimous backing from 24 CCM councillors out of 25 total. Thomas Ngobei ran the table in Longido with all 26 votes present, and Engelbert Qorro took Karatu District Council after pulling 15 votes against two challengers who combined for only six.
Sima Constantine grabbed the Mwanza City mayor slot with 15 votes in a tighter race against Happiness Ibassa, who managed 11 out of 26 cast.
