# Haiti Plans Year-End Elections Amid Security and Funding Challenges

*Haiti's electoral council has scheduled elections for December 13, contingent on security and funding.*

July 28, 2026 · World

Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council has set December 13 as the date for the nation's first elections in a decade, provided an 'acceptable security environment' is established. The elections, which include presidential, legislative, and local races, as well as a vote on constitutional changes, depend on security improvements and financial resources. A runoff is planned for February 21, 2027, with final results expected by March 7. Voter registration began on July 20, and candidate registration closes on October 2.

## FAQs on Haiti's Upcoming Elections

- **When are the elections scheduled?** The first round is set for December 13, 2026, with a runoff on February 21, 2027.
- **What conditions must be met for the elections to proceed?** An acceptable security environment and necessary financial resources must be established.
- **When did voter registration start?** Voter registration began on July 20, 2026.
- **What is the current security situation in Haiti?** Powerful gangs control large parts of the country, including most of Port-au-Prince, creating significant security challenges.

## Sources

- BSS

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Source: https://pulsetoday.com.bd/en/world/haiti-elections-security-conditions