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Elections in Lesotho
constitutional monarchy
Elections in Lesotho: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. The next one is the Lesotho parliamentary election on 31 October 2027. Head of government is Sam Matekane; the system of government is constitutional monarchy.
Next election
Lesotho parliamentary election - 31 October 2027
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Sam Matekane live
Head of government - Revolution for Prosperity
In office since
28 October 2022
Party
Revolution for Prosperity
Head of state
Letsie III of Lesotho
Region
Africa
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Next election
Lesotho parliamentary election
31 October 2027
Government
constitutional monarchy
Capital
Maseru
Population
2 007 201
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of Lesotho
Established
1966
Currency
rand
Official language
English
Capital
Maseru
Region
Africa
Area
30,355 km2
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Election history
7 October 2022parliamentary
Lesotho general election
3 June 2017parliamentary
Lesotho general election
28 February 2015parliamentary
Lesotho general election
26 May 2012parliamentary
Lesotho general election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2022 - Moeketsi Majoro Sam Matekane
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Lesotho?
The Lesotho parliamentary election is scheduled for 31 October 2027.
Who is the current leader of Lesotho?
The head of government is Sam Matekane (Revolution for Prosperity).
When was the last election in Lesotho?
The most recent was the Lesotho general election on 7 October 2022.
What type of government does Lesotho have?
Lesotho is a constitutional monarchy.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.