Current Situation in Haiti
As of 2026, Haiti currently has no elected Government; the Senate is empty, the Chambre of Deputies, and the only true executive position still filled is the Prime Minster. But, even the Prime Minister’s position isn’t democratically elected, as the TPC (more one them in a second) had chosen Alix Didier Fils-Aime as the Prime Minister of the nation. The role of President is occupied by a type of Transitional government known as the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC), known in Creole as Konsey Prezidansyel Tranzisyon, which dissolved in February 2026 as it’s two year term ended. As of now, Alex Didier Fils-Aime is seen as the legitimate sole leader of the nation, and his position has no de jure or de facto term limit.
Past Planned Elections
The last election that took place in Haiti was in 2016, which saw the win of Jovenel Moise, who was the leader of the Haitian Tet Kale Party ( Pati Ayisyen Tet Kale, in Creole). Moise’s win however, was seen as unfair to the Haitian society, as voter turnout in the election was only estimated to be 19%. The election was first held in October of 2015 but was then nullified because of voter fraud and systematic irregularities, and in November 2016 the election happened again. Even though the 2016 Election was a rerun, it was still perceived as having extreme corruption and fraud, and this ultimately culminated in the Haitian Crises that started in 2018. Jovenel Moise was assinated in 2021, which has left Haiti in a state of transition; alongside with gangs controlling 90% of the Capital Port-Au-Prince, the Haitian government is in exile. There have been many attempts to have elections in Haiti: 2019, 2021 twice, 2022, 2023, 2025, and now 2026 and 2027. As of September of 2026, there have not been many true hints of elections other than parties registering.
2026-2027 Election Framework
The Provisional Electoral Cousin (PEC), is responsible for the organization of the 2026-2027 Haitian Election. Haiti uses a two round system in elections; in this election the President will be elected, the 119 seats of the Chambre of Deputies, and the 30 members of the Senate. On December 13, 2026 the first round of ballots for the President, Congress, a Constitutional Referendum, and local elections will occur. On February 21, 2027 there will be a Presidential runoff and a local runoff. Final results are to be announced on March 7, 2027 for the President.
Most Notable Parties For the 2026-2027 Election
Looking from a perspective of optimism, there are many parties in Haiti which are notable and could, or definitely will be, the extremely influential in the election later this year. The landscape of Haiti’s political parties has a notable amount of social democrat parties that believe in societal reform in justice, welfare programs, and health; but also maintain capitalism as the main economic system.
Fanmi Lavalas (FL)
Leader: Former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide
Fanmi Lavalas is a social democratic party; and akin to other western social democratic parties they put more government investment into public life via education, healthcare and societal equity. The party get’s most of it’s support from poor and working class individuals and some of it’s core tenants is to fight against corruption and political impunity.
Organisation du Peuple en Lutte (OPL)
Organisation du Peuple en Lutte is another social democratic party, but it’s a decentralized party, meaning it doesn’t have someone who is a representative of the party. OPL originally split from the Fanmi Lavalas in the 1996. OPL believes in selective privatization and political networking through coalitions.
Les Engages pour le Developpment (EDE)
Leader: Claude Joseph
Les Enagages pour le Developpment is a centrist big tent political party. Social justice and political participation are two virtues of EDE. On economic policy, the party believes in a state monitored market to insure equity and support for diplomatic and foreign investment in the country. EDE is also a nationalist party with strong emphasis on a “Haiti of Dignity”.
Pitit Desalin (PPD)
Leader: Jean Charles Moise
Pitit Desalin is a left wing democratic socialist party which has had ties to the FL party. The party was founded by Jean Charles Moise, a previous Haitian Senator. The party invokes one of Haiti’s founding fathers; Jean-Jacques Dessaline, to relate the parties hopeful social reformation of the country to the Haitian Revolution which set the Haitian nation free. As a socialist party, the PPD believes in the reallocation of lands amongst Haitians, and a completely state ran economy.
Ayiti An Aksyon (AAA)
Leader: Youri Latortue
Ayiti An Aksyon is a right wing conservative party with populist aspects. Originally from the Artibonite Department as a type of regional empowerment and political decentralization movement, the party has grown into a more national party. The party sets itself apart from the countries historical left wing parties with it’s ideology of decentralized national government and with a system of Federalism. The party has also aligned itself with well known right wing parties such as the PHTK.
Fusion des Sociaux-Democrates Haitiens (FUSION)
Leader: Edmonde Supplice Beauzile
Fusion des Sociaux-Democrates Haitiens is a centre-left social democratic party. Akin to Haiti’s other social democratic parties, FUSION would enact a policy of social reform and justice. However, FUSION also believes in market-oriented economic policies alongside welfare programs.
En Avant
Leader: Jerry Tardieu
En Avant is classified as a centre to centre right party which believes in the reforming of the existing political elite by involving younger Haitians in politics. The party wants to push for national modernization through public projects. The Haitian Crises is one of the party’s main areas of focus, with national security is one of the well defined policies of En Avant.
Where to read on the Ideologies of the Mentioned Haitian Parties:
(FL): https://haitisolidarity.net/fanmi-lavalas-april-2024/
EDE: https://ede.ht/a-propos/orientation-programmatique-du-parti/
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