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Elections in Libya
republic
Elections in Libya: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Abd al-Hamid Dbeibeh; the system of government is republic.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Abd al-Hamid Dbeibeh live
Head of government - independent politician
Party
independent politician
Head of state
Mohamed al-Menfi
Region
Africa
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Next election
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Government
republic
Capital
Tripoli
Population
7 381 023
Country facts
Legislature
House of Representatives
Established
1551
Currency
Libyan dinar
Official language
Arabic
Capital
Tripoli
Region
Africa
Area
1,759,541 km2
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Election history
25 June 2014parliamentary
Libyan parliamentary election
7 July 2012parliamentary
Libyan parliamentary election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
No recorded transitions.
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Libya?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Libya?
The head of government is Abd al-Hamid Dbeibeh (independent politician).
When was the last election in Libya?
The most recent was the Libyan parliamentary election on 25 June 2014.
What type of government does Libya have?
Libya is a republic.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.