The CEP has set the first round of elections for July 18, 2027

The Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) released an updated calendar on October 28, 2026. It sets the first round of the presidential and legislative elections for July 18, 2027. According to Le National, the document covers the 2026-2027 period. It also sets several deadlines for the registration of candidates and voters, the dates of which are not specified.

Other election dates

Le National places the second round on October 4. According to Vant Bèf Info, this second round will take place on October 4, 2027, at the same time as the local government elections. The publication of the final results is scheduled for October 23, 2027, according to the same media outlet.

A decree with a different date

According to Le National, the update follows the promulgation of an electoral decree on October 6, 2026. This decree revises the one from June 2, 2026, which was amended on July 2. Vant Bèf Info, for its part, dates the decree to October 5, 2026. The two media outlets therefore do not agree on this point.

Still according to Le National, the CEP consulted security forces, political actors, civil society, the government, and the private business sector to establish this calendar.

Peterson Pierre-Louis's call on human rights

The president of the CEP, Peterson Pierre-Louis, presented these dates on Thursday, November 5, 2026. This was during a workshop at the Karibe Hotel in Pétion-Ville on the theme "Elections and Human Rights," reports Vant Bèf Info. Institutional, political, and social actors participated.

He stated that the legitimacy of an election does not depend solely on its organization. It also requires, according to him, respect for freedoms, equity, inclusion, and transparency. He recalled that Haiti is approaching a decade without major national elections. In his view, the upcoming elections must restore citizens' trust and consolidate democracy.

The CEP says it wants to apply the provisions of the decree to the letter. Its president reiterated the institution's five principles: legality, transparency, rigor, inclusion, and accountability. According to him, they must guarantee a credible and impartial process.

He asked parties, candidates, civil society, the media, and public authorities to assume their share of responsibility in a peaceful climate. He also invited participants to prioritize dialogue and to formulate concrete recommendations.