Côte d'Ivoire's parliamentary election is due by 2026, 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): 255 seats (all directly elected).
- Senate (Sénat): 99 seats (66 indirectly elected; 33 appointed).
Note from the source: The National Assembly elected in March 2021 completed its five year term in March 2026; no official election date was announced at retrieval.
Who runs the election
The vote is run by Commission Électorale Indépendante (CEI).
The last result
The most recent presidential election was held on 31 Oct 2025. The winner recorded in our election file is Alassane Ouattara (RHDP).
National elections in our Côte d'Ivoire file
| Date | Election | Status | Winner | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due by 2026 | Parliamentary election | due | - | - |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Presidential election | held | Alassane Ouattara (RHDP) | - |
Who holds office now
| Office | Holder | In office since | How chosen | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of state | Alassane Ouattara | - | - | - |
| Vice president | Tiémoko Meyliet Koné | 19 Apr 2022 | - | - |
| Head of government | Robert Beugré Mambé | 17 Oct 2023 | - | - |
| Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense | Tene Birahima Ouattara | 23 Jan 2026 | - | - |
See the full Côte d'Ivoire 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
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Source: Commission Électorale Indépendante (CEI), 2026; CIA World Factbook, 2026; Presidency of Cote d'Ivoire, 2026. Method: how we compile this.