Haiti has postponed its presidential and legislative elections indefinitely, suspending the campaign period and leaving voters without a new date for the polls. The Provisional Electoral Council announced on Tuesday that a revised schedule would be published “as soon as possible.”
The first round had been scheduled for December 13, with a second round planned for February 21, 2027. A council member confirmed that the December 13 date no longer stands.
Haiti election schedule suspended
The postponement affects both the presidential and legislative elections. The council has not announced replacement dates, and the campaign period has been suspended.
- First round: Scheduled for December 13, now postponed
- Second round: Planned for February 21, 2027
- New election date: To be announced as soon as possible
Security and political challenges
Haiti has faced years of gang violence, political instability and a wider security crisis. The elections had been scheduled for the end of this year.
