Mali'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. Assimi Goïta has been head of state since 7 Jun 2021.
Note from the source: The transition authorities dissolved political parties in 2025 and have not set an election date; the earlier transition timetable pointed to 2026. No official date at retrieval.
Who runs the election
The vote is run by Ministry of Territorial Administration; the CENI has been sidelined.
The last result
The last national election in our sources was held on 19 Apr 2020.
Who holds office now
| Office | Holder | In office since | How chosen | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of government | Abdoulaye Maïga | 21 Nov 2024 | - | - |
| Head of state | Assimi Goïta | 7 Jun 2021 | - | - |
See the full Mali 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: IFES ElectionGuide, 2026; CIA World Factbook, 2026; Journal officiel de la République du Mali (Secrétariat Général du Gouvernement), 2026. Method: how we compile this.