Key facts
- The Election Committee is responsible for nominating and electing the Chief Executive.
- The committee also nominates and elects 40 members of the Legislative Council.
- The term of the new Election Committee will begin on February 1, 2027, and end on January 31, 2032.
A growing number of former senior government officials are seeking seats on Hong Kong's Election Committee, a body crucial for selecting the city's chief executive and lawmakers. Observers suggest this trend will boost the committee's prestige and legitimacy. The nomination period for 982 elected seats on the 1,500-member committee, which comprises five sectors, closes next Tuesday. As of Friday, 1,115 nominations had been received. An election will be held on November 22 if the number of approved nominees surpasses the available seats. The committee's five-year term will commence on February 1, 2027.