South Sudan

22 Dec · President and national legislature

● Major national election

Facts

Intended as the country’s first national election since independence; unresolved transition and security conditions make delivery highly uncertain.

Date status: Provisional / high-risk

Category: National (direct)

A country's own general, parliamentary or presidential election.

Direct vote — citizens vote directly for this position.

Last checked: 2026-09-01

Sources

Forecasts or Results

No forecasts recorded yet.

Election observation

No observer assessment recorded yet.

Election history

Past elections, turnout and electoral system details for South Sudan, from IFES ElectionGuide.