President
The President of Benin 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 - Benin
| Population | 10,872,298 |
| Election Method | Directly Elected |
| Office Holder | Patrice Talon |
| Term Length | 5 years |
| Term Limit | None |
Upcoming Election
| Election | Count Down | Election Date |
|---|---|---|
| Beninese Presidential Election, 2026 | in a year | April 2026 *No Fixed Date |
Event Timeline
| April 11, 2021 | Beninese Presidential Election, 2021 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Party | Region | Vote Count | Elected |
| Patrice Talon | Benin | 1,982,534 | ||
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| March 6, 2016 | Beninese Presidential Election, 2016 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Party | Region | Vote Count | Elected |
| Patrice Talon | Benin | 746,528 | ||
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