Haiti announces new election dates

The Provisional Electoral Council said late Wednesday that the first round of general elections will be held next July 18 and the second round on October 4, 2027.

The council said it expects to publish the final candidate list, including those running for the presidency or the Senate, by mid-January, with May 20 marking the end of voter registration.

The first round of elections was initially scheduled for December 13, 2026, but was delayed by gang violence.