USDP Sweeps Final Phase of Junta Election as Rival Party Leaders Lose Races

In another entirely predictable outcome, the Myanmar military’s proxy Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) won a sweeping majority in the third phase of the election on Sunday, with all the leaders of rival parties losing their races, according to preliminary results.

The final day of voting followed two earlier phases held on Dec. 28 and Jan. 11. Sunday’s third and final phase was held in 61 townships across the country.

USDP spokesperson U Hla Thein told The Irrawaddy on Monday that with voting complete, the party had won 80 percent of all constituencies across the country.