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Elections in Trinidad and Tobago
parliamentary republic
Elections in Trinidad and Tobago: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Kamla Persad-Bissessar; the system of government is parliamentary republic.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Kamla Persad-Bissessar live
Head of government - United National Congress
In office since
1 May 2025
Party
United National Congress
Head of state
Christine Kangaloo
Region
North America
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Next election
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Government
parliamentary republic
Capital
Port of Spain
Population
1 369 125
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago
Established
1976
Currency
Trinidad and Tobago dollar
Official language
English
Capital
Port of Spain
Region
North America
Area
5,128 km2
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Election history
28 April 2025parliamentary
Trinidad and Tobago general election
20 January 2023presidential
Trinidad and Tobago presidential election
10 August 2020parliamentary
Trinidad and Tobago general election
5 January 2018presidential
Trinidad and Tobago presidential election
won: Paula-Mae Weekes
7 September 2015parliamentary
Trinidad and Tobago general election
15 February 2013presidential
Trinidad and Tobago presidential election
won: Anthony Carmona
24 May 2010parliamentary
Trinidad and Tobago general election
11 February 2008presidential
Trinidad and Tobago presidential election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2025 - Keith Rowley Kamla Persad-Bissessar
peaceful - no coup recorded
2015 - Kamla Persad-Bissessar Keith Rowley
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Trinidad and Tobago?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Trinidad and Tobago?
The head of government is Kamla Persad-Bissessar (United National Congress).
When was the last election in Trinidad and Tobago?
The most recent was the Trinidad and Tobago general election on 28 April 2025.
What type of government does Trinidad and Tobago have?
Trinidad and Tobago is a parliamentary republic.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.