Congo's parliamentary election is due by 2027, and the exact day has not been announced in the sources we follow. 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
- National Assembly (Assemblée nationale): 151 seats (all directly elected).
- Senate (Sénat): 72 seats (all indirectly elected).
Note from the source: The National Assembly elected in July 2022 serves a five year term; elections are due in 2027; no official date at retrieval.
Who runs the election
The vote is run by Commission Nationale Électorale Indépendante (CNEI).
The last result
The most recent presidential election was held on 15 Mar 2026. The winner recorded in our election file is Denis Sassou Nguesso (PCT).
National elections in our Congo file
| Date | Election | Status | Winner | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due by 2027 | Parliamentary election | due | - | - |
| 15 Mar 2026 | Presidential election | held | Denis Sassou Nguesso (PCT) | - |
Who holds office now
| Office | Holder | In office since | How chosen | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of state | Denis Sassou N'Guesso | - | - | - |
| Head of government | Anatole Collinet Makosso | 12 May 2021 | - | - |
See the full Congo government directory and the Africa election calendar.
Other national elections coming up
| Country | Election | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cabo Verde | Presidential election | 15 Nov 2026 |
| 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 Congo before or after this vote, see our research services or contact us.
Source: IFES ElectionGuide, 2026; CIA World Factbook, 2026; Presidency of the Republic of the Congo, 2026; Government of the Republic of the Congo, 2026. Method: how we compile this.