Although he faced a strong challenge from opposition candidate and previous CCM political party member Edward Lowassa in the election, held on 25 October 2015, Magufuli was declared the winner by the National Electoral Commission on 29 October; he received 58% of the vote.
Meskipun ia menghadapi tantangan kuat dari kandidat oposisi dan pembelot CCM Edward Lowassa dalam pemilu, yang diadakan pada tanggal 25 Oktober 2015, Magufuli dinyatakan sebagai pemenang oleh Komisi Pemilihan Nasional pada tanggal 29 Oktober; ia menerima 58% suara.