The results of the eighth-term Legislative Council (LegCo) election in China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) were announced early Monday, confirming the 90 representatives poised to serve from January 1, 2026, for a four-year term. The comprehensive polls finalized the composition of the new legislative body, which includes 40 members selected by the Election Committee, 30 from functional constituencies, and 20 elected directly from geographical constituencies. The electoral outcome solidified the position of established political alliances, while introducing notable figures like Olympic medalist Vivian Kong Man-wai.
The electoral process, managed by the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Erick Tsang, and Electoral Affairs Commission chairman, Arthur Luk Yee-shun, commenced with the opening of ballot boxes at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Initial results from the Election Committee constituency confirmed strong showings for prominent figures such as Yiu Pak-leung, Chan Hoi-yan, Steven Ho, Peter Douglas Koon, Junius Ho Kwan-yiu, and Priscilla Leung.
Political Landscape Consolidates
The election served as a significant win for the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB), which emerged as the leading party by securing 20 seats—an increase of one seat compared to their previous total. Following the DAB, the Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong (BPA) obtained eight seats, with the Federation of Trade Unions (FTU) securing seven. While the majority of incumbents were successful in their bids, four of the 54 seeking re-election failed to retain their seats.
The outcome signaled a wider political consolidation among the city’s major pro-establishment parties, although the landscape was punctuated by a few closely contested races and upsets across various sectors.
Key Electoral Victories in Geographic Constituencies
Voting across the geographical constituencies delivered decisive wins for leading candidates, underscoring clear public mandates.
- Kowloon Central: Starry Lee Wai-king led the vote with 53,529, followed by Yang Wing-kit (28,163).
- Hong Kong Island East: Ng Chau-pei secured 39,707 votes, with Elaine Chik Kit-ling taking the second seat (22,054).
- New Territories South East: Christine Fong Kwok-shan topped the poll with a significant 58,828 votes, alongside Chris Ip Ngo-tung (26,250).
- Hong Kong Island West: Chan Hok-fung (30,543) and Judy Chan Kapui (30,033) were victorious.
Other notable constituency results included Tang Ka-piu and Cheung Pui-kong winning in Kowloon East; Dominic Lee Tsz-king and Chan Hak-kan in New Territories North East; and Chan Wing-yan and Kwok Fu-yung in New Territories South West.
Functional Constituencies See High-Profile Debut
The results from the functional constituencies introduced a mix of established sector leaders and new faces. Olympic épée champion and first-time political candidate, Vivian Kong Man-wai, secured a significant breakthrough, comfortably capturing the Tourism seat.
In other key sectoral races:
- Retail and Wholesale: Veteran retailer Peter Shiu Ka-fai successfully defended his seat against Annie Tse Yau On-yee, Chairwoman of the Retail Management Association.
- Catering: Jonathan Leung Chun won with 101 votes, defeating Maurice Kong Chi-hang (22).
- Medical and Health Services: David Lam Tzit-yuen retained his position with a substantial margin (11,739 votes).
- Agriculture and Fisheries: Chan Pok-chi secured a narrow victory with 82 votes against Yeung Sheung-chun’s 79.
The upcoming eighth-term LegCo, set to begin its mandate on January 1, 2026, reflects a clear mandate for the prevailing political alliances, highlighted by powerful individual victories and the successful transition of figures like Vivian Kong from athletics to politics.