Five possible dates for early legislative elections in Senegal
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Seneweb
The presidential party Kiraay is calling for the National Assembly to be dissolved, opening the way to early legislative elections between 31 January and 28 February 2027. According to L’Observateur, which has consulted electoral experts, the vote must take place on a Sunday, on one of five possible dates.
The presidential party Kiraay is calling for the National Assembly to be dissolved, opening the prospect of early legislative elections in Senegal. From 2 December 2026, this option could be considered under Article 87 of the Constitution, according to the media outlet Seneweb, citing L’Observateur. If the decree is issued on that date, the vote should take place between 30 January and 1 March 2027. As the Electoral Code requires voting on a Sunday, five dates are possible: 31 January, and 7, 14, 21 and 28 February 2027.
According to Mamadou Seck, an electoral expert, the opinions of the Prime Minister and the President of the National Assembly are advisory and do not bind the President of the Republic. Once the decree is published, the Assembly ceases its activities and texts still under review lapse. The main disagreement concerns the electoral roll: Mamadou Seck believes Article L.37 of the Electoral Code allows the use of the roll from the 2025 ordinary revision when the deadlines are too short. Political scientist Djibril Diop argues for an exceptional revision to include young people who have turned 18 since that revision and voters who have changed residence. He also warns against the exclusion of certain parties, a possible boycott by the opposition, or a challenge to the results. See our article on the electoral roll.
