Uganda Governance Monitor
The Daily Monitor reported that Butaleja's three incumbent MPs and its LC5 chairperson lost in the 2026 elections: James Waluswaka (NRM) won Bunyole West, Ronald Mutengo (Independent) won Bunyole East, Sarah Logose won the District Woman MP seat and Elvis Were (NRM) won the LC5 chair. The district returning officer said the elections were peaceful.