Lesotho'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: 122 seats (all directly elected).
- Senate: 33 seats (11 appointed).
Note from the source: The parliament elected in October 2022 has faced repeated instability; elections are due by October 2027. Africa Elects indicates around February 2027; no official date at retrieval.
Who runs the election
The vote is run by Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).
The last result
The last national election in our sources was held on 7 Oct 2022.
Who holds office now
| Office | Holder | In office since | How chosen | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of state | Letsie III | 7 Feb 1996 | - | - |
| Head of government | Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane | 28 Oct 2022 | - | - |
See the full Lesotho 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 Lesotho before or after this vote, see our research services or contact us.
Source: Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), 2026; CIA World Factbook, 2026; Government of Lesotho, 2026. Method: how we compile this.