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Haiti 2026 election timeline and registration security concerns
In mid‑July 2026, around twenty Haitian parties and movements asked the provisional electoral council (CEP) to postpone the original registration windows for parties (13‑17 July) and coalitions (22‑27 July). The CEP responded on 18 July, moving the party‑registration deadline to 31 July and shifting coalition registration to 10‑14 August, citing technical, logistical and security constraints and reiterating its commitment to an inclusive, transparent process despite ongoing disputes over the election budget and governing decree. On 17 July, the Ayiti Transfòme coalition formally submitted its registration, and on 19 July the Chemin Délivrance movement called on the CEP to publish a detailed electoral calendar and improve transparency. Both groups framed their participation as part of efforts to rebuild state institutions and restore public confidence. The CEP later announced on 27 July Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) has confirmed that the Haiti’s first round of presidential and legislative elections will be held take place on 13 December 2026, with a runoff on 21 February 2027 and final results expected by 7 March 2027. The schedule also includes a constitutional referendum and local elections. The council noted that the timetable elections, but its implementation depends on an acceptable a stable security climate environment and sufficient adequate funding. Voter After parties and movements requested extensions, the CEP moved party registration has begun, electoral security agents have been trained, to 31 July and more coalition registration to 10‑14 August. More than 300 political parties have been approved, though analysts warn that gang‑related violence could jeopardise voter registration is under way, and electoral security agents have been trained. The election timetable follows the calendar. postponement of an earlier August vote due to escalating gang violence. The armed alliance Viv Ansanm, designated a terrorist organization by the United States, now controls large parts of Port‑au‑Prince and has expanded into central and rural areas. Approximately 12 % of the population is displaced, living in makeshift camps or with host families, while food shortages, extortion, kidnappings and forced displacements threaten a free and fair vote. Regional bodies such as CARICOM have called for rapid deployment of the Force de Répression des Gangs (FRG) to improve security ahead of the polls.