List of Candidates Last updated: 28 June 2010 1. UNION SOLIDARITY AND DEVELOPMENT PARTY (Registered on 29 April 2010) Mandalay, Mandalay Division Aung Thaung (U) Aung Thein Lin (BrigGen) Chan Nyein (Dr.) Minister for Industry (1) Mayor of Yangon Minister for Education Mandalay Division has 29 In 1990, there were 56 constituencies. 55 were won by the NLD. Mandalay township itself had 8 constituencies and they were all won by the NLD. Yangon Division Yangon Divison has 42 In 1990, there were 61 constituencies. 59 were won by the NLD. Kantbalu,Sagaing Division Sagaing Divison has 38 In 1990, there were 58 constituencies. 52 were won by the NLD. Kantbalu (1) was won by U Thein Pe, independent. Kantbalu (2) was won by U Myint Naing, NLD Page 1 of 38
Kawa, Bago Division Aung Min(Maj Gen) Minister for Railways Bago Divison has 28 In 1990, there were 51 constituencies. 47 were won by the NLD. Kawa (1) was won by Dr Myo Win, NLD. Kawa (2) was won by U Mya Lay, NLD Htay Oo( MajGen) Minister for Agriculture Kyaw San(BrigGen) Maung Maung Thein (BrigGen) Minister for Information Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Pale, Sagaing Division Sagaing Divison has 38 In 1990, there were 58 constituencies. 52 were won by the NLD. Pale (1) was won by U Than Sein, NLD, now in exile in India. Pale (2) was won by Dr Tint Swe, NLD, now in exile. Serving as Minister in the National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma (NCGUB). Kayan Township, Yangon Division Yangon Division has 42 In 1990, there were 61 constituencies. 59 were won by the NLD. Kayan (1) was won by U Kyaw Thwin, NLD. Kayan (2) was won by U Tin Maung Win, NLD Page 2 of 38
Paung Township, Mon State Ohn Myint (BrigGen) Soe Naing (MajGen.) Soe Tha (U) Than Htay (BrigGen) Minister for Mines Minister for Tourism Minister for National Planning and Economic Development Deputy Minister for Energy Mon State has10 In 1990, there were 20 constituencies. 16 were won by the NLD, and 4 by the Mon National Democratic Front. Paung (1) was won by U Nyan Win, NLD. Paung (2) was won by U Nai Thaung Nyunt, NLD Dadeye, Ayeyawaddy Division Ayeyawaddy Division has 26 In 1990, there were 51 constituencies. 48 were won by the NLD. Dedaye (1) was won by Dr Myo Nyunt, NLD. Dedaye (2) was won by U Than Tun, NLD Twante, Yangon Division Yangon Divison has 42 In 1990, there were 61 constituencies. 59 were won by the NLD. Twante (1) was won by U Tha Saing, NLD. Twante (2) was won by U Mya Hlaing, NLD Meiktila, Tharzi, Mandalay Division Mandalay Division has 29 In 1990, there were 56 constituencies. 55 were won by the NLD. Meiktila (1) was won by Major Maung maung Myint (retired), NLD. Meiktila (2) was won by Dr Thein Lwin, NLD Page 3 of 38
Ingapu, Ayeyawaddy Division Thein Aung (BrigGen) Thein Nyunt (Col.) Thein Swe (MajGen) Minister for Forests Mnister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Minister for Transport Ayeyawaddy Division has 26 In 1990, there were 51 constituencies. 48 were won by the NLD. Ingapu (1) was won by U Mya Win, NLD, now in exile in USA. Ingapu (2) was won by Dr San Aung, independent. Former NCGUB Minister, now in exile in Australia. Maubin, Ayeyawaddy Division Ayeyawaddy Division has 26 In 1990, there were 51 constituencies. 48 were won by the NLD. Maubin (1) was won by U Chit Than, militarybacked National Unity Party (NUP). Maubin (2) was won by U Hla Myint, NLD Sittwe (formerly Akyab), Rakhine State Rakhine State has 17 In 1990, there were 26 constituencies. 9 were won by the NLD, 11 by the Arakan League for Democracy (ALD), 4 by the National Democracy Party for Human Rights, 1 by the Kamman National League for Democracy, and 1 by the Mro or Khami National Solidarity Organization (MKNSO). Akyab (1) was won by U Shwe Ya, Kamman National League for Democracy Akyab (2) was won by U San Tun a.k.a. U Lu Pru, ALD Page 4 of 38
Myitkyina, Kachin State Thein Zaw (MajGen) Minister for Telecommunications Kachin State has 18 In 1990, there were 20 constituencies. 14 were won by the NLD, 3 by the Kachin State National Congress for Democracy (KSNCD), 2 by the militarybacked NUP and 1 was not contested. Myitkyina (1) was won by U Mya Maung, NLD. Myitkyina (2) was won by U Oo Byit Tu, KSNCD Tin Naing Thein (MajGen) Minister for Commerce Zaw Min (Col.) Minister for Electric Power Magwe Division Magwe Division has 25 In 1990, there were 39 constituencies. All 39 were won by the NLD. Nyan Tun Aung (Lt.Col) Deputy Minister for Transport Natogyi, Mandalay Division Mandalay Division has 29 In 1990, there were 56 constituencies. 55 were won by the NLD. Natogyi (1) was won by U Pan Tha, NLD. Natogyi (2) was won by U Sein Maung, NLD Page 5 of 38
Western Chika Township, Chin State Thang Za Tuan(U) That Mang(U) Tialhnin (U) Former Deputy Director of Education Delegate to National Convention/Former Chairman of People s Council Former Secretary of People s Council / Retired Officer, Ministry of Education Chin State has 9 In 1990, there were 13 constituencies. 4 were won by the NLD, 3 by the Chin National League for Democracy (CNLD), 2 by the Zomi National Congress, 1 by the Mra Peoples Party, 1 by the militarybacked NUP, and 2 by independents. Hakha Township, Chin State Chin State has 9 In 1990, there were 13 constituencies. 4 were won by the NLD, 3 by the Chin National League for Democracy (CNLD), 2 by the Zomi National Congress, 1 by the Mra Peoples Party, 1 by the militarybacked NUP, and 2 by independents. Hakha was won by U Lian Uk, independent, now in exile in USA. Hakha Township, Chin State Chin State has 9 In 1990, there were 13 constituencies. 4 were won by the NLD, 3 by the Chin National League for Democracy (CNLD), 2 by the Zomi National Congress, 1 by the Mra Peoples Party, 1 by the militarybacked NUP, and 2 by independents. Page 6 of 38
Thangtlang Township, Chin State Hmu Thang (Dr.) Kap Tial (U) Zam Khen Thang(U) Delegate to National Convention / MEP (1990) Delegate to National Convention/Advocate Middle School Teacher Chin State has 9 In 1990, there were 13 constituencies. 4 were won by the NLD, 3 by the Chin National League for Democracy (CNLD), 2 by the Zomi National Congress, 1 by the Mra Peoples Party, 1 by the militarybacked NUP, and 2 by independents. Thangtlang was won by Dr Hmu Thang, who ran as an independent. Thangtlang Township, Chin State Chin State has 9 In 1990, there were 13 constituencies. 4 were won by the NLD, 3 by the Chin National League for Democracy (CNLD), 2 by the Zomi National Congress, 1 by the Mra Peoples Party, 1 by the militarybacked NUP, and 2 by independents. Eastern Tonzang Township, Chin State Chin State has 9 In 1990, there were 13 constituencies. 4 were won by the NLD, 3 by the Chin National League for Democracy (CNLD), 2 by the Zomi National Congress (ZNC), 1 by the Mra Peoples Party, 1 by the militarybacked NUP, and 2 by independents. Tongzang was won by U Tang Lian Pau, ZNC, now in exile in India. Page 7 of 38
2. THE UNION OF MYANMAR FEDERATION OF NATIONAL POLITICS (Registered 22 March 2010) Aye Lwin (U) Chairman 3. 88 GENERATION STUDENT YOUTHS (UNION OF MYANMAR) (Registered 22 March 2010) Ye Htun (U) Chairman Page 8 of 38
4. NATIONAL UNITY PARTY (NUP) (Reregistered 29 March 2010) Tun Yee (U) Chairman. (Former Deputy Commander in Chief of Army) Than Tin (U) Secretary. (Former Minister for Mines ) Han Shwe (U) CEC Member Khin Maung Gyee (U) Joint Secretary General /Spokesman (Former Trade Minister) Page 9 of 38
5. DEMOCRATIC PARTY (MYANMAR ) (Registered 30 March 2010) Thu Wei (U) Chairman Than Than Nu (Daw) General Secretary Cho Cho Kyaw Nyein (Daw) JointSecretary Nay Yi Ba Swe (Daw) JointSecretary Page 10 of 38
6. KAYIN PEOPLE S PARTY (Registered 31 March 2010) A Karen (Kayin) ethnic party. Planning to Saw Tun Aung Myint contest seats in Chairman/ (Lt.Col) Ayerwaddy, Bago and (Retired Army Officer) Yangon Divisions (and possibly in Tanitharyi Division). Simon Tha (Dr) ViceChairman (1) Saw Aye Ko (Col) ViceChairman (2)/(Retired Army Office) Saw Kenneth Wai Thaw (U) Naw Tin Tin Yin (Daw) ViceChairman (3) ViceChairman (4)/ (Former University Professor) Saw Say War Nyunt (U) GeneralSecretary /(Retired Police Officer) Naw Sar Htoo (Daw) Member Page 11 of 38
7. THE NATIONAL POLITICAL ALLIANCES LEAGUE (Registered 1 April 2010) Ohn Lwin (U) Chairman Tin Maung Tun (U) Chairman Kyi Win (U) CEC Member Win Zaw (U) CEC Member Tin Win (U) CEC Member Thein Kyi (U) CEC Member Page 12 of 38
8. PAO NATIONAL ORGANIZATION (PNO) (Registered 2 April 2010) Taunggyi/Loilem, Shan State Aung Kham Hti (U) Khun San Lwin (U) Khun Myat (U) Win Ko (U) Chairman ViceChairman ViceChairman Shan State has 52 In 1990, there were 62 constituencies. 22 were won by the NLD, 23 by the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD), 3 by the Union PaO National Organization, 2 by the TaAng National League for Democracy, 1 by the Democratic Organization for Kayan National Unity, 1 by the militarybacked NUP, 1 by the Shan State Kokang Democratic Party, 1 by the Union Danu League for Democracy, 1 by the Union Nationals Democracy Party, 1 by the Lahu National Development Party and 6 were not contested. Taunggyi (1) was won by U Kyaw Khin, NLD. Taunggyi (2) was won by U Hkun Pe Htwe, NLD Page 13 of 38
9. KACHIN STATE PROGRESSIVE PARTY (Registered 5 April 2010) Manam Tuja (Dr) Chairman Kachin State has 18 In 1990, there were 20 constituencies. 14 were won by the NLD, 3 by the Kachin State National Congress for Democracy (KSNCD), 2 by the militarybacked NUP and 1 was not contested. Khaw Bawm ViceChairman (1) San Khuang ViceChairman (2) Tu Raw Secretary Zaw Latt JointSecretary 10. MYANMAR NEW SOCIETY DEMOCRATIC PARTY (Registered 5 April 2010) Zin Aung (U) Chairman Page 14 of 38
11. THE DIFFERENCE AND PEACE PARTY (Registered 6 April 2010) Nyo Min Lwin (U) Chairman Tin Maung Aye (U) Vice Chairman Nay Myo Wai (U) ViceChairman Aung Myo Oo (U) JointSecretary Page 15 of 38
12. NEW ERA PEOPLE S PARTY (Registered 6 April 2010) Tun Aung Kyaw (U) Chairman Yee Yee San (Daw) CEC Member / Former Secretary of AntiFascist People s League (PhaSa PaLa) Win Maung (U) CEC Member Page 16 of 38
13. CHIN NATIONAL PARTY (Registered 7 April 2010) Pu Zo Zam (U) Chairman Tiddim, Chin State Chin State has 9 In 1990, there were 13 constituencies: 4 were won by the NLD, 3 by the Chin National League for Democracy (CNLD), 2 by the Zomi National Congress (ZNC), 1 by the Mra Peoples Party, 1 by the militarybacked NUP, and 2 by independents. Tiddim (1) was won by U Ngin Thang, NLD. Tiddim (2) was won by U Pu Cin Shing Thang, ZNC. Page 17 of 38
14. UNION DEMOCRACY PARTY (Registered 8 April 2010) Shwe Ohn (U) Patron Kyaw Win Maung (U) Patron Nyo Tun Ko Patron Phyo Min Thein (U) Chairman Htay(U) ViceChairman Thein Htay (U) ViceChairman (2) Page 18 of 38
UNION DEMOCRACY PARTY (Continued) Thein Tin Aung (U) General Secretary Hlaing Township, Yangon Division. Yangon Division has 42 In 1990, there were 61 constituencies: 59 were won by the NLD. Hlaing (1) was won by Colonel Maung Shwe (retired), NLD. Hlainge (2) was won by LtColonel Saw Mya Thein, NLD Thaung Win (U) Joint Secretary San San Aye (Daw) JointSecretary (2) Page 19 of 38
15. SHAN NATIONALS DEMOCRATIC PARTY (Registered 8 April 2010) Sai Ai Pao Chairman Sai Saung Si ViceChairman Page 20 of 38
16. TAAUNG (PALAUNG) NATIONAL PARTY (Registered 8 April 2010) Mai Ai Phone Chairman Shan State Shan State has 52 In 1990, there were 62 constituencies: 22 were won by the NLD, 23 by the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD), 3 by the Union PaO National Organization, 2 by the TaAng National League for Democracy (TNLD), 1 by the Democratic Organization for Kayan National Unity, 1 by the militarybacked NUP, 1 by the Shan State Kokang Democratic Party, 1 by the Union Danu League for Democracy, 1 by the Union Nationals Democracy Party, 1 by the Lahu National Development Party and 6 were not contested. In 1990, the TNLD won seats in Kutkai (2) and Namsan constituencies. Mahn Ohn Khaing (U) SecretaryGeneral Page 21 of 38
17. UNION KAYIN LEAGUE (Reregistered 8 April 2010) Saw Than Aung (U) Chairman Saw Ju (U) Secretary Saw Tun Myat Kyaw (U) Secretary Page 22 of 38
18. WUNTHANU NLD ( THE UNION OF MYANMAR) (Registered 9 April 2010) Ye Min (U) Alternate Chairman Nan Shwe Kyar (Daw) Alternate Chairman Ye Ko (U) CEC Member Page 23 of 38
19. WA DEMOCRATIC PARTY (Registered 9 April 2010) Chairman Shan State Shan State has 52 In 1990, there were 62 constituencies. 22 were won by the NLD, 23 by the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD), 3 by the Union PaO National Organization, 2 by the TaAng National League for Democracy, 1 by the Democratic Organization for Kayan National Unity, 1 by the militarybacked NUP, 1 by the Shan State Kokang Democratic Party, 1 by the Union Danu League for Democracy, 1 by the Union Nationals Democracy Party, 1 by the Lahu National Development Party and 6 were not contested. In 1990, the Wa National Development Party fielded 5 candidates but did not win any seats. Page 24 of 38
20. MRO OR KHAMI NATIONAL SOLIDARITY ORGANIZATION (MKNSO) (Reregistered 9 April 2010) Kyauktaw, Rakhine State Rakhine State has 17 In 1990, there were 26 constituencies: 9 were won by the NLD, 11 by the Arakan League for Democracy (ALD), 4 by the National Democracy Party for Human Rights, 1 by the Kamman National League for Democracy, and 1 by the Mro or Khami National Solidarity Organization (MKNSO). Kyauktaw (1) was won by Dr Tun Aye, ALD. Kyauktaw (2) was won by U San Tha Aung, MKNSO. Khun Tun Lu (U) Page 25 of 38
21. THE PHALONSAWAW DEMOCRATIC PARTY (Reregistered 23 April 2010) Saw Khin Maung Myint (U) Chairman A Karen (Kayin) ethnic party. Planning to contest in Kayin and Mon States as well as Ayeyarwaddy Division. 22. THE NORTHERN SHAN STATE PROGRESSIVE PARTY (Reregistered 23 April 2010) Chan Kaw (U) Chairman Zaw Tan (U) Page 26 of 38
23. CHIN PROGRESSIVE PARTY (Registered 23 April 2010) Lian Ce (U) Chairman Chin State Zung Hleithang (U) ViceChairman Falam Township Dai Thung (U) No Than Kap (U) GeneralSecretary / Former Secretary of Township Peace and Development Council Office, Matupi. Member/ Former member of Chin National Front and Founder of Bible School in Rangoon. Matupi Township Khuang Lian (U) Member Con Kheng (U) Member / Former government employee Page 27 of 38
24. LAHU NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARTY (Reregistered 23 April 2010) Kya Har She (U) Chairman Aims to contest (9) nine townships in eastern Shan State, focussing in Tachileik, Mongton, Mongping, Kyaington and Manghsat. An existing party from the 1990 elections, and contested in (7) constituencies and won (1) seat in Mongping. Yaw Thap (U) ViceChairman Page 28 of 38
25. THE KAYAN NATIONAL PARTY (Registered 26 April 2010) Khu Yu Jin (U) Chairman A Kayan (Padaung) ethnic party, a Kayah (Karenni) subgroup. In 1990 elections, the Democratisation Organisation for Kayan National Unity won (2) seats of the (3) it contested, in Pekon and Thandaung townships, Kayah State. Paw Lyan Lwin (U) 26. THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY FOR DEVELOPMENT (Registered 26 April 2010) Hla Thein (U) Chairman Page 29 of 38
27. RAKHINE STATE NATIONAL FORCE OF MYANMAR (Registered 28 April 2010) Kyaing Aye (U) Chairman 28. WA NATIONAL UNITY PARTY (Registered 29 April 2010) Saw Phillip Sam (U) Patron A reregistered party of the Wa National Development Party (WNDP) which was deregistered on 7 May). The party plans to contest in Ho Pang / Tangyan / Kyaingtong In the 1990 elections, the WNDP fielded 5 candidates, and failed to gain any seats. Loap Paung (U) Chairman Ho Pang/Tan Yang/Kyaingtong Saw Nyi Pa Loap (U) Secretary Ho Pang/Tan Yang/Kyaingtong Page 30 of 38
29. THE INN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARTY (Registered 29 April 2010) Aung Kyi Win (U) Chairman Inn National Organization contested three seats in 1990, but did not win any seats. Page 31 of 38
30. ALL MON REGION DEMOCRACY PARTY (Registered 30 April 2010) Nai Ngwe Thein (Nai Janu) Chairman/Former State Education Administrator Nai Hla Aung ViceChairman Nai Saik CEC Member (Dr.) Min Nwe Soe CEC Member (Dr.) Banya Aung Moe CEC Member Min San Tin CEC Member Nai Lawee Ong CEC Member/Retired Colonel of New Mon State Party. Page 32 of 38
31. UNITED DEMOCRACY PARTY (KACHIN STATE) (Registered 30 April 2010) La Yauk Zai Lun (U) Zone Yein (U) 32. KOKANG DEMOCRACY AND UNITY PARTY (Registered 30 April 2010) Seeks to represent the Kokang, an ethnic Chinese group living in Southern Shan State. An existing party from the 1990 elections, it contested in four constituencies in the last elections but failed to win any seats. The Kokang have a Self Administered Zone under the new constitution, comprising of Laukkai and Konkyan townships in Northern Shan State. Page 33 of 38
33. UNITED DEMOCRACY PARTY (Registered 3 May 2010) Hla Myint (U) Chairman 34. RAKHINE NATIONALS PROGRESSIVE PARTY (Registered 4 May 2010) Page 34 of 38
35. DEMOCRACY AND PEACE PARTY (Registered 4 May 2010) 36. THE ETHNIC NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARTY (ENDP) (Registered 6 May 2010) Van Cin (U) Mara ethnic party (a Chin subgroup) intends to contest in Thantlang, Matupi and Paletwa Townships. In the 1990 elections, the Mara People s Party won one (1) seat in Matupi township, Chin State. Page 35 of 38
37. MYANMAR DEMOCRACY CONGRESS (Registered 12 May 2010) 38. KHAMI NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARTY (Registered 17 May 2010) Page 36 of 38
39. THE MRO NATIONAL PARTY (Registered 19 May 2010) 40. THE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARTY (PYAY) (Registered 21 May 2010) Page 37 of 38
41. THE KAMAN NATIONAL PROGRESSIVE PARTY (Registered 25 May 2010) A Kaman ethnic party, the Kaman are a Muslim population in Ramree (Yanbye) Township, Rakhine State. In the 1990 elections, the Kamans National League for Democracy won (1) seat in Sittwe, Rakhine State. 42. THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC FORCE (Registered 27 May 2010) Khin Maung Swe (U) Chairman (Dr.) Than Win CEC Member Sein Hla Oo (U) Member Page 38 of 38