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Zimbabwe

Presidential election 2028 · Southern Africa
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  1. Expected
  2. Announced
  3. Campaign
  4. Voting
  5. Counting
  6. Certified
  7. Transition
Stage 1 of 7 · Postponed
PostponedThe process is currently postponed. See the change log for the latest official position.

Where it stands

Postponed

Dates, candidates and developments remain labelled by evidence and status.

Election dateVerified
Not yet officially announcedPostponed 2028 · precision: year
SelectionVerified
Chosen by parliamentConstitutional amendment (signed 7 July 2026) replaces the popular vote with selection by parliament
Result status
PendingNo results yet
IncumbentVerified
Emmerson MnangagwaTerm status to be confirmed
Runoff rule
To be confirmed
Candidates
None listed yetFinal list not yet published
Last verified
28 Sept 2026, 12:23 GMT+2Within this stage’s check window

The stakes

Why this vote matters.

Our explainer on why this contest matters will appear here.

How the vote works

Parliament picks the president.

①How the president is chosenElected by parliament
②How the winner is decidedConstitutional amendment (signed 7 July 2026) replaces the popular vote with selection by parliament
③If no one wins outrightTo be confirmed