Cabo Verde holds its presidential election on 15 Nov 2026. This page sets out what the vote decides, who runs it, how the last one went and who holds office today.
What is being decided
- The head of state. José Maria Pereira Neves has been head of state since 9 Nov 2021.
Note from the source: CNE set 15 November 2026 for the presidential election.
Who runs the election
The vote is run by Comissão Nacional de Eleições (CNE).
The last result
The most recent parliamentary election was held on 17 May 2026.
National elections in our Cabo Verde file
| Date | Election | Status | Winner | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due by 2031 | Parliamentary election | due | - | - |
| 15 Nov 2026 | Presidential election | scheduled | - | - |
| 17 May 2026 | Parliamentary election | held | - | - |
Who holds office now
| Office | Holder | In office since | How chosen | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of state | José Maria Pereira Neves | 9 Nov 2021 | - | - |
| Head of government | Francisco Avelino Vieira de Carvalho | 19 Jun 2026 | - | - |
See the full Cabo Verde government directory and the Africa election calendar.
Other national elections coming up
| Country | Election | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | Presidential election | 5 Dec 2026 |
| South Sudan | General election | 22 Dec 2026 |
| Nigeria | General election | 16 Jan 2027 |
| Gambia | Parliamentary election | 10 Apr 2027 |
| Kenya | General election | 10 Aug 2027 |
Polling and research around the vote
PollsAfrica designs and runs opinion polls and household surveys across Africa, with the sample, dates, mode and weighting published for every release. If you need research in Cabo Verde before or after this vote, see our research services or contact us.
Source: Comissão Nacional de Eleições (CNE), 2026; CIA World Factbook, 2026; Government of Cabo Verde (official portal), 2026; Boletim Oficial de Cabo Verde, I Serie n. 74, suplemento, 19 June 2026, 2026. Method: how we compile this.