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Elections in Senegal
presidential system
Elections in Senegal: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. The next one is the Senegalese parliamentary election on 31 July 2027. Head of state and government is Bassirou Diomaye Faye; the system of government is presidential system.
Next election
Senegalese parliamentary election - 31 July 2027
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Bassirou Diomaye Faye live
Head of state & government - African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity
In office since
2 April 2024
Party
African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity
Region
Africa
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Next election
Senegalese parliamentary election
31 July 2027
Government
presidential system
Capital
Dakar
Population
16 876 720
Country facts
Legislature
National Assembly
Established
1960
Currency
West African CFA franc
Official language
French
Capital
Dakar
Region
Africa
Area
196,722 km2
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Election history
17 November 2024parliamentary
Senegalese parliamentary election
24 March 2024presidential
Senegalese presidential election
31 July 2022parliamentary
Senegalese parliamentary election
turnout 46.6%
24 February 2019presidential
Senegalese presidential election
won: Macky Sall ยท turnout 66.3%
30 July 2017parliamentary
Senegalese parliamentary election
turnout 53.7%
1 July 2012parliamentary
Senegalese parliamentary election
turnout 36.7%
25 March 2012presidential
Senegalese presidential election
won: Macky Sall
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2024 - Macky Sall Bassirou Diomaye Faye
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Senegal?
The Senegalese parliamentary election is scheduled for 31 July 2027.
Who is the current leader of Senegal?
The head of state and government is Bassirou Diomaye Faye (African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity).
When was the last election in Senegal?
The most recent was the Senegalese parliamentary election on 17 November 2024.
What type of government does Senegal have?
Senegal is a presidential system.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.