As of October 2, 2026, only 11 candidates have declared for the presidential elections in Haiti, a low figure compared to the 105 eligible political parties. In contrast, for the 30 Senate seats, 248 candidates are in the running, averaging more than eight per seat. This disparity raises questions about political engagement in the country as elections approach.
Presidential elections in Haiti: a surprising number of candidates
This article was updated at 08:10.