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Elections in Panama
presidential system
Elections in Panama: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of state and government is José Raúl Mulino; the system of government is presidential system.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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José Raúl Mulino live
Head of state & government - Realizing Goals
In office since
1 July 2024
Party
Realizing Goals
Region
North America
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Next election
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Government
presidential system
Capital
Panama City
Population
4 570 133
Country facts
Legislature
National Assembly of Panama
Established
1903
Currency
United States dollar
Official language
Spanish
Capital
Panama City
Region
North America
Area
74,177 km2
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Election history
5 May 2024presidential
Panamanian presidential election
5 May 2024parliamentary
Panamanian parliamentary election
5 May 2019presidential
Panamanian presidential election
won: Laurentino Cortizo
5 May 2019parliamentary
Panamanian general election
4 May 2014parliamentary
Panamanian general election
3 May 2009parliamentary
Panamanian general election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2024 - Laurentino Cortizo José Raúl Mulino
peaceful - no coup recorded
2019 - Juan Carlos Varela Laurentino Cortizo
peaceful - no coup recorded
2014 - Ricardo Martinelli Juan Carlos Varela
peaceful - no coup recorded
2009 - Martín Torrijos Ricardo Martinelli
peaceful - no coup recorded
2004 - Mireya Moscoso Martín Torrijos
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Panama?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Panama?
The head of state and government is José Raúl Mulino (Realizing Goals).
When was the last election in Panama?
The most recent was the Panamanian presidential election on 5 May 2024.
What type of government does Panama have?
Panama is a presidential system.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.