The highly anticipated Hong Kong Legislative Council (LegCo) election concluded on December 8, 2025, solidifying the dominance of the city’s pro-establishment political groups. The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) emerged as the primary victor, increasing its representation as ballot counting finished at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The results underscore a measured shift in the legislative body, characterized by key victories for established parties and notable disruptions in several district and functional races, including an impressive debut by Olympian Vivian Kong.
Officiating the centralized vote count were Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Erick Tsang and Electoral Affairs Commission Chairman Arthur Luk Yee-shun. The results from the Election Committee constituency were announced first, confirming strong performances by seasoned political figures such as Yiu Pak-leung, Priscilla Leung, and Junius Ho Kwan-yiu.
Key Party Gains and Seat Turnovers
The final tally showed the DAB cemented its position as the largest party, securing 20 seats, a slight increase from its previous standing. The Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong (BPA) followed with eight seats, while the Federation of Trade Unions (FTU) claimed seven.
While the pro-establishment bloc demonstrated broad consolidation, the election was not without shifts. Out of 54 incumbents seeking reelection, four failed to retain their positions, signaling an element of turnover in the new legislative session.
Across geographical constituencies, numerous high-profile candidates secured decisive wins:
- Kowloon Central: Starry Lee Wai-king led the vote count with a significant margin.
- Hong Kong Island East: Ng Chau-pei and Elaine Chik Kit-ling successfully gained representation.
- New Territories South East: Christine Fong Kwok-shan topped the poll, joined by Chris Ip Ngo-tung.
- Kowloon West: Vincent Cheng Wing-shun and Leung Man-kwong prevailed.
High-Profile Functional Constituency Wins
The outcomes in the functional constituencies delivered several headline results, injecting new names into the political landscape.
In a much-watched debut, Olympic épée champion Vivian Kong Man-wai comfortably captured the Tourism seat, symbolizing a notable crossover success from sports to politics. Meanwhile, in the Retail and Wholesale constituency, veteran retailer Peter Shiu Ka-fai successfully defended his seat against Retail Management Association chairwoman Annie Tse Yau On-yee.
The functional races also saw close contests and successful retentions:
- Jonathan Leung Chun won the Catering sector by a wide margin (101 votes to 22).
- David Lam Tzit-yuen retained the Medical and Health Services seat, overcoming challenger John Leung Lai-yin.
- The Agriculture and Fisheries race was particularly narrow, with Chan Pok-chi winning by a slim margin of 82 votes to 79 against Yeung Sheung-chun.
The overall election outcome highlights a strategic consolidation of power among Hong Kong’s major pro-establishment forces. The decisive victories in both geographical districts and prominent functional constituencies, coupled with the high-profile entry of figures like Vivian Kong, suggest the new legislature will retain a strong mandate for the governing political alignment. The incoming LegCo faces the imperative of addressing complex socio-economic issues, and these new representatives will define the city’s legislative agenda in the years to come.