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General elections will be held in Chile on 16 November 2025. Voters will elect thePresident of Chile, renew all seats in theChamber of Deputies, and fill half of the seats in theSenate. Incumbent PresidentGabriel Boric, elected in 2021, is constitutionally barred from seeking a consecutive second term. The election comes amid shifting political dynamics, including declining approval ratings for Boric's progressive agenda and growing momentum for right-wing opposition parties.
The2021 presidential election saw left-wing candidate Gabriel Boric, a former student protest leader during the2011–2013 student protests, defeat conservative rivalJosé Antonio Kast in a runoff. Boric's victory was attributed to widespread youth mobilization, dissatisfaction with the center-right administration ofSebastián Piñera, and economic strains following theCOVID-19 pandemic.[1] His platform emphasized social equity, feminist reforms, and a "dignified life" for marginalized groups, pledging to dismantle Chile's "patriarchal inheritance."[2][3]
Upon taking office in March 2022, Boric appointed Chile's first gender-balanced cabinet, with women holding 14 of the 24 ministerial positions.[4] His administration pursued several key policy initiatives, including pension reforms aimed at replacing the privatized system established underAugusto Pinochet[5] and a proposal to nationalize thelithium mining industry.[6] Boric also sought to implement stricter gun control measures[7] and expandLGBT rights, including protections forgender identity.[8] Additionally, his government introduced progressive tax reforms focused on wealth redistribution[9] and worked to secure approval for a new Constitution.[10]
By mid-2023, Boric's approval ratings had plummeted to 28%, with 66% disapproving of his administration, according to polls.[11] Analysts cited economic stagnation, legislative gridlock, and public safety concerns as primary factors. The right-wingRepublican Party, led by Kast, capitalized on this discontent, securing a dominant victory in theMay 2023 Constitutional Council elections. Kast declared the results a mandate for "a major change in government," positioning himself as a frontrunner for 2025.[12] Meanwhile,Evelyn Matthei of theIndependent Democratic Union (UDI) has also gained traction in opinion polls.[13]
This will be the first presidential and congressional election since a constitutional amendment was passed and promulgated on 27 December 2022, restoringcompulsory voting for all elections and plebiscites for the first time since 2012, except in primary elections.[14] Eligible citizens who do not vote will face a fine of approximately 33,000 Chilean pesos.[15]
The President of Chile is elected via atwo-round system; a candidate must secure over 50% of the vote to win outright in the first round. If no candidate achieves this, the top two contenders advance to a runoff. The winner of the Presidency will be inaugurated on 11 March 2026.
Seven of the following eight candidates were registered with theElectoral Service (Servel)[17] and were accepted on August 29, 2025.[18][19] Jeannette Jara, as a primary winner, was automatically registered as a candidate on July 14, 2025.[20]
| Candidate | Endorsement | Ideology | Ref. | Remarks |
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.jpg) Eduardo Artés Independent | .png) Communist Party (Proletarian Action) (movement)Independent electors | Marxism-Leninism Socialist patriotism AntiZionism Multipolarity World Left-wing nationalism | [21] | Eduardo Artés, presidential candidate for the Communist Party (Proletarian Action), confirmed in December 2024 that he would make a third bid for the presidency, stating that his campaign seeks to reform Chile and end what he calls the country's "political duopoly."[22] Because his party is not legally registered nationwide, he was required to gather over 35,000 signatures to qualify as an independent. Shortly before the registration deadline in August 2025, his campaign announced it had met this requirement,[23] and he officially registered with Servel on 19 August 2025.[24] |
.jpg) Marco Enríquez-Ominami Independent | Independent electors | Democratic socialism Progressivism | [25] | Marco Enríquez-Ominami, former deputy, confirmed on 3 August 2025 that he had collected 36,200 signatures—exceeding the 35,361 required[26]—to run for president for a fifth time.[27] In February, he had said he would consider another campaign, calling himself "a political animal" still "in the fight."[28] He officially registered his candidacy with Servel on 18 August 2025 with over 37,000 independent sponsorships, declaring that he personally financed his nationwide tour and online campaign to gather the signatures.[25] |
.jpg) Jeannette Jara Communist Party | Unity for Chile:
| Communism Democratic socialism Progressivism | [29] | Jeannette Jara, former minister, won the Unity for Chile center-left coalition's presidential primary with 60% of the vote in nationwide elections held on June 29, 2025.[29] Her candidacy was automatically registered with Servel when theElection Certification Tribunal declared her the winner on July 14, 2025.[20] The Christian Democrats (DC), who were not part of the primary coalition, decided on 26 July to join the alliance, run on a unified parliamentary list, and support Jara's presidential bid.[30] In addition to the DC, several non-official left-wing parties declared their support for Jara. On 3 August, the People's Party (PP) announced its backing for her candidacy during its National Council, also committing to present a parliamentary list aligned with Jara's campaign.[31] Similarly, the Equality Party (PI) declared on 4 August that it would support Jara while maintaining its independent stance from the official coalition.[32] The Solidarity for Chile Party (PSOL) also endorsed Jara on 7 August, emphasizing the need to oppose the far-right candidacy of José Antonio Kast and advance social and political transformations in Chile.[33] However, two parties that participated in the primary—Social Green Regionalist Federation (FRVS) and Humanist Action (AH)—withdrew from the coalition on 16 August to register an independent parliamentary list named Verdes, Regionalistas y Humanistas, led by formerValparaíso mayorJorge Sharp. While reiterating their support for Jara's presidential candidacy, FRVS and AH leaders stated that the move was intended to highlight their regionalist, environmental, and humanist agendas and to compete on equal terms in the legislative elections.[34] |
_(cropped).jpg) Johannes Kaiser National Libertarian Party |  Change for Chile: | Social conservatism Paleolibertarianism Pinochetism | [35] | Johannes Kaiser, deputy, was proclaimed as the presidential candidate for the National Libertarian Party (PNL) on 12 July 2025 during a ceremony at Espacio Riesco attended by around three thousand people, which included a controversial rendition of theChilean National Anthem's third stanza.[35] Kaiser officially registered his candidacy with Servel on 14 August 2025, presenting his government program and emphasizing that he has a "solid base to start the campaign" despite pressure to withdraw and unfavorable polling results.[36] |
 José Antonio Kast Republican Party | Change for Chile: | Right-wing populism National conservatism Pinochetism | [37] | José Antonio Kast, former deputy and founder of the Republican Party, was proclaimed as the party's presidential candidate on 9 January 2025, running directly in the November election without participating in any opposition primaries.[37] He received additional backing from the Christian Social Party on 19 July 2025.[38] Kast officially registered his candidacy with Servel on 18 August 2025, marking his third bid for the presidency. During his registration, he criticized what he described as a campaign of lies and defamation against him, emphasized the need for economic growth to improve pensions, and highlighted his proposals for public security, social order, and the welfare of animals.[39] |
.png) Evelyn Matthei Independent Democratic Union | Liberal conservatism Economic liberalism Conservative liberalism | [40] | Evelyn Matthei, former senator and minister, was endorsed as a presidential candidate by National Renewal on 11 January 2025,[40] the UDI on 18 January,[41] and Evópoli on 22 March,[42] making her the nominee of the entire Chile Vamos coalition. Amarillos por Chile declared its support on 6 June.[43] Matthei formally registered her candidacy with Servel on 16 August 2025, at which time Chile Vamos andDemocrats presented their joint parliamentary pact, Great and United Chile.[46] Before her official registration, Matthei held the status of pre-candidate—a term in Chile for those who announce their intention to run for office ahead of the formal registration period. This designation permits limited campaigning under Servel supervision, including the ability to receive donations and incur electoral expenses within regulated limits.[44][47] | |
 Harold Mayne-Nicholls Independent | Independent electors | [48] | Harold Mayne-Nicholls, journalist and former president of theANFP, confirmed on 16 August 2025 that he had collected the 35,361 signatures required to run for president.[49] He officially registered his independent candidacy with Servel on 18 August 2025, presenting members of his team and emphasizing his campaign's focus on security, education, health, and housing.[48] Mayne-Nicholls has framed his candidacy around dialogue, moderation, and his experience managing major projects such as theSantiago 2023 Pan American Games.[50] | |
_4x3_cropped.jpg) Franco Parisi Party of the People | .jpg) Party of the People | Populism E-democracy | [51] | Franco Parisi, presidential candidate for the Party of the People (PDG), was officially proclaimed by his party on 6 May 2025 at theSantiago Congress headquarters, marking the start of his third presidential bid. He criticized both left- and right-wing parties for prioritizing their own interests over the middle class and expressed his goal of reaching a second-round runoff while winning parliamentary seats for his party.[51] Parisi officially registered his candidacy with Servel on 18 August 2025, asserting that "the polls are lying" and highlighting the influence of his parliamentary candidates, including deputyPamela Jiles.[52] |
| Unity for Chile |
| Jeannette Jara (Communist Party) |
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| Minister of Labor (2022–2025) |
TheUnity for Chile center-left coalition chose its presidential candidate in publicly funded nationwide primaries held on 29 June 2025. Former ministerJeannette Jara won with 60% of the vote.[29]
On 5 April 2025, theCommunist Party — Jara's own party — proclaimed her as its presidential candidate.[80] TheHumanist Action party followed on 14 April, also endorsing her candidacy.[81] On July 26, theChristian Democrats (DC) announced their support for Jara and agreed to join the coalition's unified parliamentary list.[30]
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