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Elections in Madagascar
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Elections in Madagascar: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. The next one is the Malagasy presidential election on November 2027. Head of state is Michael Randrianirina; the system of government is republic.
Next election
Malagasy presidential election - November 2027
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Michael Randrianirina live
Head of state
In office since
14 October 2025
Head of government
Ruphin Zafisambo
Region
Africa
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Next election
Malagasy presidential election
November 2027
Government
republic
Capital
Antananarivo
Population
31 964 956
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of Madagascar
Established
1960
Currency
ariary
Official language
French
Capital
Antananarivo
Region
Africa
Area
587,295 km2
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Election history
29 May 2024parliamentary
Malagasy parliamentary election
20 December 2023presidential
Malagasy presidential election
27 May 2019parliamentary
Malagasy parliamentary election
19 December 2018presidential
Malagasy presidential election
won: Andry Rajoelina
20 December 2013presidential
Malagasy presidential election
won: Hery Rajaonarimampianina
20 December 2013parliamentary
Malagasy parliamentary election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2025 - Michael Randrianirina Andry Rajoelina
irregular - successful coup (2025-10-12)
2025 - Andry Rajoelina Michael Randrianirina
irregular - successful coup (2025-10-12)
2019 - Hery Rajaonarimampianina Andry Rajoelina
peaceful - no coup recorded
2014 - Andry Rajoelina Hery Rajaonarimampianina
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Madagascar?
The Malagasy presidential election is scheduled for November 2027.
Who is the current leader of Madagascar?
The head of state is Michael Randrianirina.
When was the last election in Madagascar?
The most recent was the Malagasy parliamentary election on 29 May 2024.
What type of government does Madagascar have?
Madagascar is a republic.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.