Guinea sets dates for regional and senatorial election campaigns
President Mamadi Doumbouya announced campaign periods for November 29 regional and December 20 senatorial votes.
President Mamadi Doumbouya has set the campaign dates for Guinea's upcoming regional and senatorial elections. The regional elections are scheduled for November 29, 2026, with campaigning running from November 9 to November 26, 2026. The senatorial elections will take place on December 20, 2026, and their campaign period will be from November 20 to December 17, 2026.
These dates were announced in decrees read on Guinean state television on Monday, November 9, 2026. The High Authority for Communication (HAC) has also established rules for equitable access to media for candidates during the regional election campaign, according to decision N°0045/HAC/P/2026 dated November 6, 2026.
Several ministers, including those for Territorial Administration, Justice, Security, Defense, and Economy, are responsible for implementing these decrees. The officials of electoral institutions and competent services are also tasked with executing these provisions for the senatorial elections.
Why it mattersGuinean citizens will participate in regional and senatorial elections in late 2026, with specific dates set for their election campaigns.