2024 Chilean regional elections explained

Election Name:2024 Chilean regional elections
Country:Chile
Type:gubernatorial
Previous Year:2021
Next Election:2028 Chilean gubernatorial elections
Next Year:2028
Election Date:27 October 2024 (first round)
24 November 2024 (second round)
Seats For Election:16 regional governors

The 2024 Chilean regional elections were held on 26 and 27 October 2024, along with the municipal and councilor elections. This was the first time that the 16 regional governors, along with the 302 members of the 16 regional councils, will be elected simultaneously.[1] Regional governors serve a four-year term and can only be re-elected once. If none of the candidates in a region obtains 40% of the valid votes, a second round will be held between the top two candidates on the fourth Sunday after the first round. In this case, the runoff took place on 24 November 2024.[2]

The Law No. 21.524 reinstated mandatory voting in all elections and referendums held in the country, except for primaries.[3]

Results

The center-right Chile Vamos coalition won in six regions.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2024-02-01 . Elecciones 2024: Estas son las próximas votaciones que se vienen en Chile . 2024 Elections: These Are the Upcoming Votes in Chile . 2024-03-03 . Teletrece . es.
  2. Web site: 2024-01-26 . Elecciones 2024: Conoce las fechas relevantes – Servicio Electoral de Chile . 2024 Elections: Learn About the Important Dates . 2024-09-10 . Servel . es.
  3. Web site: 2024-07-13 . Próximas elecciones en Chile: conoce sobre los comicios municipales y regionales . Upcoming Elections in Chile: Learn About the Municipal and Regional Elections. . 2024-09-10 . El Mostrador . es.
  4. News: 2024-11-25 . Chile Moderates See Key Vote Wins as Political Extremes Lose Out . 2024-11-25 . Bloomberg.com . en.