Tulid has emerged as the most fiercely contested constituency in the Sabah state election, with 14 candidates confirmed for the ballot after nominations concluded. Eight political parties fielded representatives, including Pakatan Harapan's Rufinah Pengeran and incumbent Star's Flovia Ng's replacement, while six independent contenders joined the race for the seat containing over 16,500 registered voters.
Multiple constituencies recorded exceptionally crowded competitions, as Bandau, Tamparuli and Inanam each attracted 13 candidates, while Banggi featured 12 contenders. Former parliamentary speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia will compete in Pintasan against 10 opponents under the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah banner, facing representatives from Barisan Nasional, Perikatan Nasional and various other parties, plus four independents.
Caretaker Chief Minister Hajiji Noor seeks reelection in Sulaman against four challengers for the constituency he has represented since 1990, while 13 seats recorded six-candidate battles as the most common configuration. The Election Commission scheduled advance voting before general balloting across all contested seats statewide.
Multiple constituencies recorded exceptionally crowded competitions, as Bandau, Tamparuli and Inanam each attracted 13 candidates, while Banggi featured 12 contenders. Former parliamentary speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia will compete in Pintasan against 10 opponents under the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah banner, facing representatives from Barisan Nasional, Perikatan Nasional and various other parties, plus four independents.
Caretaker Chief Minister Hajiji Noor seeks reelection in Sulaman against four challengers for the constituency he has represented since 1990, while 13 seats recorded six-candidate battles as the most common configuration. The Election Commission scheduled advance voting before general balloting across all contested seats statewide.
