President
The President of Cape Verde is directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term).
Source: CIA World Factbook - Cape Verde
| Population | 539,560 |
| Election Method | Directly Elected |
| Office Holder | José Maria Neves |
| Term Length | 5 years |
| Term Limit | None |
Upcoming Election
| Election | Count Down | Election Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Verdean Presidential Election, 2026 | in a year | October 2026 *No Fixed Date |
Event Timeline
| October 17, 2021 | Cape Verdean Presidential Election, 2021 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Party | Region | Vote Count | Elected |
| José Maria Neves | African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde | Cape Verde | 95,803 | |
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| October 2, 2016 | Cape Verdean Presidential Election, 2016 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Party | Region | Vote Count | Elected |
| Jorge Carlos Fonseca | Movement for Democracy | Cape Verde | 93,010 | |
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