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Elections in Belarus
presidential system
Elections in Belarus: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of state is Alexander Lukashenka; the system of government is presidential system.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Alexander Lukashenka live
Head of state - independent politician
In office since
20 July 1994
Party
independent politician
Head of government
Alexander Turchyn
Region
Europe
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Next election
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Government
presidential system
Capital
Minsk
Population
9 056 080
Country facts
Legislature
National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus
Established
882
Currency
Belarusian ruble
Official language
Russian
Capital
Minsk
Region
Europe
Area
207,596 km2
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Election history
26 January 2025presidential
Belarusian presidential election
won: Alexander Lukashenka
25 February 2024parliamentary
Belarusian parliamentary election
9 August 2020presidential
Belarusian presidential election
won: Alexander Lukashenka · turnout 84.3%
17 November 2019parliamentary
Belarusian parliamentary election
turnout 77.3%
11 September 2016parliamentary
Belarusian parliamentary election
turnout 74.7%
11 October 2015presidential
Belarusian presidential election
won: Alexander Lukashenka · turnout 87.2%
23 September 2012parliamentary
Belarusian parliamentary election
turnout 74.6%
19 December 2010presidential
Belarusian presidential election
won: Alexander Lukashenka · turnout 90.6%
28 September 2008parliamentary
Belarusian parliamentary election
turnout 76.7%
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2025 - Raman Halowchanka Alexander Turchyn
peaceful - no coup recorded
2020 - Syarhei Rumas Raman Halowchanka
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Belarus?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Belarus?
The head of state is Alexander Lukashenka (independent politician).
When was the last election in Belarus?
The most recent was the Belarusian presidential election on 26 January 2025.
What type of government does Belarus have?
Belarus is a presidential system.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.