Out of 864 candidates for the 500-seat parliament, only 65, or 7.5%, are independents — down from 8.5% in 2021. About 73.5 million registered voters are expected to take part in the elections, choosing both national and local representatives. In Vietnam's one-party system, the most powerful posts are usually determined by senior Communist leaders ahead of the vote.
The current legislature is comprised of 97% Communist Party members with virtually no opposition, giving the party sweeping powers to decide on parliamentary proceedings.
