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Elections in South Sudan
federal republic
Elections in South Sudan: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. The next one is the South Sudanese general election on 22 December 2026. Head of state and government is Salva Kiir Mayardit; the system of government is federal republic.
Next election
South Sudanese general election - 22 December 2026
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Salva Kiir Mayardit live
Head of state & government - Sudan People's Liberation Movement
In office since
9 July 2011
Party
Sudan People's Liberation Movement
Region
Africa
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Next election
South Sudanese general election
22 December 2026
Government
federal republic
Capital
Juba
Population
12 575 714
Country facts
Legislature
National Legislature of South Sudan
Established
2011
Currency
South Sudanese pound
Official language
English
Capital
Juba
Region
Africa
Area
644,329 km2
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Election history
11 April 2010parliamentary
South Sudanese general 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 South Sudan?
The South Sudanese general election is scheduled for 22 December 2026.
Who is the current leader of South Sudan?
The head of state and government is Salva Kiir Mayardit (Sudan People's Liberation Movement).
When was the last election in South Sudan?
The most recent was the South Sudanese general election on 11 April 2010.
What type of government does South Sudan have?
South Sudan is a federal republic.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.