A total of 17 political parties fielding 86,092 candidates are competing in the Commune Council Elections for the offices of commune councillor or chief in 1,652 communes nationwide.

Candlelight Party supporters parade through Siem Reap province on May 22. FB

FUNCINPEC Party president Prince Norodom Chakravuth speaks to supporters in the capital on May 22. FUNCINPEC

Grassroots Democratic Party (GDP) president Yeng Virak speaks in Khna Chhmar commune of Kampong Chhnang province on May 22. GDP

Beehive Social Democratic Party activists gather in Khpab commune of Kandal province on May 22. FB

Cambodia Youth Party (CYP) put up a party billboard in Chankrei commune of Svay Rieng province’s Romeas Hek district on May 22. CYP

Kampucheaniyum Party campaign in Soupheas commune of Stung Trang district in Kampong Cham province on May 22. KPARTY