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Elections in Cuba
unitary state
Elections in Cuba: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of state is Miguel Díaz-Canel; the system of government is unitary state.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Miguel Díaz-Canel live
Head of state - Communist Party of Cuba
In office since
19 April 2018
Party
Communist Party of Cuba
Head of government
Manuel Marrero Cruz
Region
North America
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Next election
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Government
unitary state
Capital
Havana
Population
10 985 974
Country facts
Legislature
National Assembly of People's Power
Established
1898
Currency
Cuban peso
Official language
Spanish
Capital
Havana
Region
North America
Area
109,884 km2
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Election history
19 April 2023presidential
Cuban presidential election
won: Miguel Díaz-Canel
26 March 2023parliamentary
Cuban parliamentary election
10 October 2019presidential
Cuban presidential election
won: Miguel Díaz-Canel
11 March 2018parliamentary
Cuban parliamentary election
3 February 2013parliamentary
Cuban parliamentary election
24 February 2008presidential
Cuban presidential election
20 January 2008parliamentary
Cuban parliamentary election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2018 - Raúl Castro Miguel Díaz-Canel
peaceful - no coup recorded
2008 - Fidel Castro Raúl Castro
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Cuba?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Cuba?
The head of state is Miguel Díaz-Canel (Communist Party of Cuba).
When was the last election in Cuba?
The most recent was the Cuban presidential election on 19 April 2023.
What type of government does Cuba have?
Cuba is a unitary state.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.