The United Nations Security Council election has recorded a voter turnout of 27.5%, with 22 of 80 eligible voting nations taking part.
Only 22 out of 80 eligible member states took part in the vote on Sunday, 21 September, representing a turnout rate of 27.5%. The figures mark a noticeable drop compared to the previous rotary election held in May 2026.
Despite the low engagement, five nations successfully secured seats on the Security Council: the United States, Australia, Canada, Russia, and France.
The United States and Australia tied for the highest number of votes, each securing 17 ballots—a 77.2% share of the 22 total votes cast. Canada followed with 14 votes (63.6%), while Russia and France both received 12 votes (54.5%) to round out the elected members.
Candidates from South Sudan, Spain, Antarctica, Sweden, Germany, and Malaysia failed to win seats in the council.
In an official statement, the United Nations Election Commission acknowledged the decline in engagement, promising to encourage broader participation in future polls and work toward maintaining stable turnout rates.
“The Commission extends its congratulations to all rotary candidates for participating in global democracy.”