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Elections in São Tomé and Príncipe
Sovereign state
Elections in São Tomé and Príncipe: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. The next one is the Santomean legislative election on 30 September 2026. Head of government is Américo Ramos.
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Américo Ramos live
Head of government
In office since
12 January 2025
Head of state
Carlos Vila Nova
Region
Africa
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Next election
Santomean legislative election
30 September 2026
Government
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Capital
São Tomé
Population
204 327
Country facts
Legislature
Asamblea Nacional de Santo Tomé y Príncipe
Established
1975
Currency
São Tomé and Príncipe dobra
Official language
Portuguese
Capital
São Tomé
Region
Africa
Area
1,001 km2
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Election history
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2025 - Patrice Trovoada Américo Ramos
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in São Tomé and Príncipe?
The Santomean legislative election is scheduled for 30 September 2026.
Who is the current leader of São Tomé and Príncipe?
The head of government is Américo Ramos.
When was the last election in São Tomé and Príncipe?
The most recent was the São Toméan presidential election on 17 July 2016.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-09-15.