It’s March 23, 2025, and elections are shaping the year. Here’s the rundown, split by what’s happened, what’s locked in, and what’s still uncertain.
Completed Elections
- Belarus Presidential Election: January 26—Lukashenko nabbed a seventh term in a vote called out as unfair.
- Ecuador General Election: February 9—Daniel Noboa won his first full term, new National Assembly too.
- Germany Federal Election: February 23—Early election after Scholz’s coalition tanked; results still unfolding.
Upcoming Elections
- Philippines Midterm Elections: May 12—House, half the Senate, and local posts test Marcos Jr.
- Australia Senate Election: By May 17—Half the 76 seats up for grabs.
- Norway Parliamentary Election: September 8—Stable vote on economy and climate.
- Australia House Election: By September 27—All 150 seats, Albanese vs. Dutton for PM.
- Argentina Legislative Elections: October 26—Midterms for Milei’s reform agenda.
- Chile General Election: November 16—Presidential and legislative races, possible rightward shift.
- Singapore General Election: By November 23—Lawrence Wong’s leadership on the line.
- Honduras General Election: November 30—Big vote in a volatile region.
Snap or TBD Elections
- Poland Presidential Election: By May 18—Duda’s done; Civic Coalition vs. PiS TBD.
- Romania Presidential Election: May (rescheduled)—Redo after 2024 chaos, date firming up.
- Canada Federal Election: By October 20—Trudeau’s coalition shaky; could snap earlier.
- Czech Republic Legislative Election: By October 31—Potential rightward tilt, date TBD.
- Venezuela Legislative Election: By December 31—Maduro’s grip tested, no fixed day.
- Jamaica General Election: By December 31—Date TBD, key for the island.
- Bolivia General Election: By December 31—Tentative, unrest might delay.
- Snap Possibilities: France, Austria, Syria, or conflict zones like Libya/Mali could see unscheduled votes if crises hit.
