Over 419,000 Voters Registered for Cabo Verde Presidential Elections

The National Elections Commission (CNE) of Cabo Verde has announced that a total of 419,448 voters are registered to participate in the upcoming presidential elections on November 15, 2026. This number includes voters both within the country and in the diaspora. The CNE reported that 343,065 voters, or 81.8% of the total, are registered in the national territory, while 76,383 voters, or 18.2%, are registered abroad.

For the elections, a total of 1,302 polling stations have been set up, with 1,059 located within the national territory and 243 in the diaspora. The CNE highlighted that the majority of voters are concentrated on the island of Santiago, particularly in the municipality of Praia, which has 91,496 registered voters and 228 polling stations. The Santiago Sul region, which includes the municipalities of Praia, São Domingos, and Ribeira Grande de Santiago, has a total of 107,518 registered voters across 293 polling stations.

The Santiago Norte region, which comprises the municipalities of Santa Catarina, Santa Cruz, São Miguel, São Lourenço dos Órgãos, São Salvador do Mundo, and Tarrafal, has 74,058 registered voters distributed across 261 polling stations. Other islands with significant numbers of registered voters include São Vicente with 55,470 and Santo Antão with 31,402.

The CNE also reported that the majority of voters in the diaspora are concentrated in Europe and the Rest of the World, with 51,734 registered voters across 140 polling stations. Portugal has the highest number of registered voters in this region, with 28,361, followed by France with 12,273.

In the Americas, a total of 14,926 voters are registered across 54 polling stations, with the United States of America having the highest number of registered voters at 14,168. In Africa, 9,723 voters are registered across 49 polling stations, with Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Senegal having significant numbers of registered voters.

The electoral process is a significant event in Cabo Verde's democratic calendar, with the presidential elections being a crucial exercise in the country's democratic governance. The CNE's efforts to ensure a smooth and transparent electoral process are essential in maintaining the integrity and credibility of the elections.

As the elections approach, voters in Cabo Verde and the diaspora are preparing to cast their ballots. The CNE's announcement of the registered voters and polling stations is an important step in the electoral process, ensuring that all eligible voters are aware of their registration status and polling locations.

Key points

• A total of 419,448 voters are registered for the November 15, 2026 presidential elections in Cabo Verde.
• The majority of registered voters, 343,065, are located within the national territory, while 76,383 are registered abroad.
• A total of 1,302 polling stations have been set up for the elections, with 1,059 located within the national territory and 243 in the diaspora.