Buenos Aires Province will hold its local elections on September 7, 2025, in an electoral round separate from the national calendar. The province formalized this measure through Decree No. 639/2025, published in the Official Gazette.
The separation of the elections allows for avoiding logistical and operational problems if the provincial elections were to coincide with the national ones, as established by Law No. 5,109 and the Buenos Aires Constitution.
Buenos Aires 2025 electoral ban: what's prohibited
The electoral ban in Buenos Aires begins on Saturday, September 6 at 8:00 p.m. and extends until three hours after voting ends. During this period, the National Electoral Law imposes key restrictions:
- Electoral campaigning prohibited: campaign events, opening party offices, and distributing ballots are not allowed.
- Electoral advertising restricted: the dissemination of advertising or social media posts promoting candidates is prohibited.
- Publication of polls suspended: pre-election poll results can't be published until 10:00 p.m. on Sunday.
- Sale and consumption of alcohol: restricted from 8:00 p.m. on Saturday in stores, bars, restaurants, and public or private events.
- Carrying weapons prohibited: no citizen may carry weapons during the electoral ban.
- Suspension of events: popular shows, sports events, theater performances, or parties not related to the electoral process are prohibited.
Fines and penalties for violating the electoral ban
Failure to comply with the electoral ban in Buenos Aires 2025 may result in financial fines and prison sentences, depending on the infraction:
Those who induce voting or promote absenteeism face two months to two years in prison.
Violation of the secrecy of the vote may result in up to three years in prison.
