Chile will hold its general elections next Sunday, November 16, in which citizens will elect the new president of the Republic, all members of the Chamber of Deputies, part of the Senate, and regional councilors.
This is one of the most significant elections of the last decade, marked by political fragmentation and expectations regarding a possible shift in economic and social direction, following the disastrous government of communist Gabriel Boric.
The process includes the presidential election, where Chileans will decide who will succeed the current president of Chile. In addition, all 155 seats in the Chamber of Deputies and 23 of the 50 senators will be renewed. Voters will also elect regional councilors, who are responsible for territorial administration in the country's various regions.
El presidente comunista Gabriel Boric.
Candidates and political landscape
The presidential election presents an open scenario, with at least four candidates having a chance to reach a possible runoff. The main candidates include Jeannette Jara, representative of the Communist Party, supported by the leftist ruling alliance; José Antonio Kast, leader of the Republican Party and a right-wing figure; Evelyn Matthei, former minister and current mayor of Providencia, supported by the center-right coalition Chile Vamos; and Johannes Kaiser, deputy of the National Libertarian Party, identified with the liberal right.
The most recent polls show a race without a clear favorite. Kast and Matthei concentrate the right-wing vote, while Jara seeks to consolidate support from the leftist ruling coalition. However, none would reach the 50% required to win in the first round, which anticipates a runoff scheduled for December 14 between the two most-voted candidates.
José Antonio Kast, Johannes Kaiser y Evelyn Matthei.
Chile's Electoral Service confirmed that polling stations will open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Preliminary results will be announced that same night. If no candidate obtains an absolute majority, the presidential runoff will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
This way, Chile faces a crucial election that could redefine its political landscape and set the country's course for the next four years, in a context of strong polarization and demands for a greater fight against insecurity and illegal immigration.
