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Elections in Lebanon
parliamentary republic
Elections in Lebanon: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Nawaf Salam; the system of government is parliamentary republic.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Nawaf Salam live
Head of government
In office since
8 February 2025
Head of state
Joseph Aoun
Region
Asia
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Next election
-
Government
parliamentary republic
Capital
Beirut
Population
6 100 075
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of Lebanon
Established
1943
Currency
Lebanese pound
Official language
Arabic
Capital
Beirut
Region
Asia
Area
10,452 km2
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Election history
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2025 - Mohamed Agha Nawaf Salam
peaceful - no coup recorded
2021 - Hassan Diab Mohamed Agha
peaceful - no coup recorded
2020 - Saad Harirị Hassan Diab
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Lebanon?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Lebanon?
The head of government is Nawaf Salam.
When was the last election in Lebanon?
The most recent was the Lebanese general election on 10 May 2026.
What type of government does Lebanon have?
Lebanon is a parliamentary republic.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-09-15.