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Elections in Belize
constitutional monarchy
Elections in Belize: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Johnny Briceño; the system of government is constitutional monarchy.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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JB
Johnny Briceño live
Head of government - People's United Party
In office since
12 November 2020
Party
People's United Party
Head of state
Charles III
Region
North America
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Elections nearby - North America
Next election
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Government
constitutional monarchy
Capital
Belmopan
Population
411 106
Country facts
Legislature
National Assembly
Established
1981
Currency
Belize dollar
Official language
English
Capital
Belmopan
Region
North America
Area
22,966 km2
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Election history
12 March 2025parliamentary
Belizean general election
11 November 2020parliamentary
Belizean parliamentary election
4 November 2015parliamentary
Belizean general election
7 March 2012parliamentary
Belizean general election
7 February 2008parliamentary
Belizean general election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2020 - Dean Barrow Johnny Briceño
peaceful - no coup recorded
2008 - Said Musa Dean Barrow
peaceful - no coup recorded
1998 - Manuel Esquivel Said Musa
peaceful - no coup recorded
1993 - George Cadle Price Manuel Esquivel
peaceful - no coup recorded
1989 - Manuel Esquivel George Cadle Price
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Belize?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Belize?
The head of government is Johnny Briceño (People's United Party).
When was the last election in Belize?
The most recent was the Belizean general election on 12 March 2025.
What type of government does Belize have?
Belize is a constitutional monarchy.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.