Guinea-Bissau's presidential 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
- The head of state. Horta Inta-A has been head of state since a date not recorded in our sources.
Note from the source: The transitional authorities announced a one year transition from November 2025 with a presidential election expected within that period; no official date at retrieval.
Who runs the election
The vote is run by Comissão Nacional de Eleições (CNE).
The last result
The most recent presidential election was held on 23 Nov 2025.
National elections in our Guinea-Bissau file
| Date | Election | Status | Winner | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due by 2026 | Presidential election | due | - | - |
| 23 Nov 2025 | Presidential election | held | - | - |
| 23 Nov 2025 | Parliamentary election | held | - | - |
Who holds office now
| Office | Holder | In office since | How chosen | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of state | Horta Inta-A | - | - | - |
| Head of government | Ilidio Vieira Te | - | - | - |
See the full Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau before or after this vote, see our research services or contact us.
Source: Comissão Nacional de Eleições (CNE), 2026; CIA World Factbook, 2026; CIA World Leaders (not yet checked against an official page), 2026. Method: how we compile this.