Haiti schedules first presidential elections in a decade for December 13

Haiti's electoral council (CEP) announced a new schedule on Monday, setting the first round of presidential and legislative elections for December 13, 2026 — the first national elections in a decade. Source: CNN, hoydo, elcaribedr The vote was originally planned for August 30 but was postponed due to persistent security challenges.

New election calendar

• First round of presidential and legislative elections, along with a constitutional referendum: December 13, 2026.
• Second round of presidential and legislative elections, plus local elections: February 21, 2027.
• Final results: local elections results on March 12, 2027, though CNN reports final results on March 7. Source: hoydo, elcaribedr, CNN

Security and funding conditions

The CEP stressed that the timetable depends on "acceptable security conditions" and the availability of necessary funds. Source: elcaribedr Haiti has been paralyzed by powerful gangs, many allied under the Viv Ansanm coalition, which control most of the capital and have expanded into rural areas. Source: CNN Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé had previously stated that elections would only be held after defeating the gangs. Source: hoydo Analysts remain skeptical that the new dates will hold, given the escalating violence and displacement of over 12% of the population. Source: CNN

Background

Haiti last held elections in 2015–2016, which resulted in the election of President Jovenel Moïse, who was assassinated in 2021. Since then, no elected authorities have been in power. Source: all