Can Tho University is honored to have 2 candidates for National Assembly deputies of the 16th term, term 2026-2031 and 2 candidates for People's Council (HĐND) deputies of Can Tho City term 2026-2031.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Phuong - Secretary of the Party Committee of Can Tho University, Member of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Can Tho City, National Assembly deputy of the XIII, XIV, XV terms - holds a PhD in Fisheries, academic title of Professor, senior political theory. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Phuong is running for National Assembly deputy of the XVI term 2026-2031, constituency No. 4 (Nga Bay, Dai Thanh wards and Hiep Hung, Tan Phuoc Hung, Dong Phuoc, Chau Thanh, Phu Huu, An Lac Thon, Phong Nam, Thoi An Hoi, Nhon My, Ke Sach, Dai Hai, Ho Dac Kien, Phu Tam, Thuan Hoa, An Ninh communes).

M.Sc. Son Chanh Da - Lecturer at the University Preparatory School, Teacher Training College, Can Tho University - holds a Master's degree in Cultural Studies, advanced political theory. M.Sc. Son Chanh Da is running for National Assembly Deputy of the XVI term 2026-2031, constituency No. 3 (Long Binh, Long My, Long Phu 1, Vi Tan, Vi Thanh wards and Thanh Xuan, Tan Hoa, Vi Thanh 1 communes, Long Tay, Hoa Luu, Vinh Vien, Luong Tam, Xa Phien, Vinh Thuan Dong, Vi Thuy, Vinh Tuong, Hoa An, Phuong Binh, Phung Hiep, Tan Binh, Thanh Hoa).

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Trung Tinh - Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, Rector of Can Tho University - holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering, academic title of Associate Professor, senior political theory. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Trung Tinh is nominated as a delegate to the People's Council of Can Tho City for the 2026-2031 term, constituency No. 26 (Tran De, Cu Lao Dung, An Thanh communes).

Dr. Nguyen Lan Huong - Chief Lecturer, Head of Legal Department, Can Tho University - holds a Doctor of Law degree, advanced political theory. Dr. Nguyen Lan Huong is running for deputy of Can Tho City People's Council for the 2026-2031 term, constituency No. 23 (Nhu Gia, Hoa Tu, Ngoc To, Thanh Thoi An communes).