Abu Mazen announces Palestinian presidential elections for 2027, with no voting date specified
Palestinian President Abu Mazen has signed a decree scheduling the next presidential vote in 2027, while elections for the Palestinian National Council will take place this November, according to the official Wafa agency.
The announcement
Palestinian President Abu Mazen has issued a decree stating that presidential elections will take place in 2027. The official Wafa news agency published the decree from Ramallah on June 14, 2026. The exact voting day was not specified, only the year in which Palestinian citizens will elect the new president of the Palestinian Authority.
Electoral roadmap
The decree also sets a nearer-term electoral milestone: elections for the Palestinian National Council, the parliamentary body of the Palestine Liberation Organization, will be held in November 2026. No further details on the exact date or electoral preparations were provided.
- President Abu Mazen announces the electoral calendar via decree from Ramallah.
- Elections for the Palestinian National Council (PLO parliament) are scheduled to be held.
- Presidential elections scheduled for 2027 (precise date to be determined).
Political backdrop
The announcement comes amid a severe humanitarian crisis affecting the Palestinian territories, as noted by one report. The electoral calendar marks a significant step in Palestinian political life, though no information on voter registration, candidacy rules, or institutional arrangements has been released.
