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Elections in Chile
democratic republic
Elections in Chile: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of state and government is José Antonio Kast; the system of government is democratic republic.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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José Antonio Kast live
Head of state & government - Republican Party of Chile
In office since
11 March 2026
Party
Republican Party of Chile
Region
South America
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Next election
-
Government
democratic republic
Capital
Santiago
Population
19 458 000
Country facts
Legislature
National Congress of Chile
Established
1810
Currency
Chilean peso
Official language
Spanish
Capital
Santiago
Region
South America
Area
756,102 km2
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Election history
16 November 2025presidential
Chilean general election
16 November 2025parliamentary
Chilean general election
21 November 2021presidential
Chilean presidential election
21 November 2021parliamentary
Chilean parliamentary election
17 December 2017presidential
Chilean presidential election
won: Sebastián Piñera
19 November 2017parliamentary
Chilean parliamentary election, 2017
15 December 2013presidential
Chilean presidential election
won: Michelle Bachelet
17 November 2013parliamentary
Chilean general election
13 December 2009parliamentary
Chilean parliamentary election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2026 - Gabriel Boric José Antonio Kast
peaceful - no coup recorded
2022 - Sebastián Piñera Gabriel Boric
peaceful - no coup recorded
2018 - Michelle Bachelet Sebastián Piñera
peaceful - no coup recorded
2014 - Sebastián Piñera Michelle Bachelet
peaceful - no coup recorded
2010 - Michelle Bachelet Sebastián Piñera
peaceful - no coup recorded
2006 - Ricardo Lagos Michelle Bachelet
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Chile?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Chile?
The head of state and government is José Antonio Kast (Republican Party of Chile).
When was the last election in Chile?
The most recent was the Chilean general election on 16 November 2025.
What type of government does Chile have?
Chile is a democratic republic.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.