Next Belizean general election explained

Country:Belize
Type:parliamentary
Previous Election:2020 Belizean general election
Previous Year:2020
Election Date:By 2025
Next Election:2030 Belizean general election
Next Year:2030
Seats For Election:All 31 seats in the House of Representatives
16 seats needed for a majority
Image1:John Briceño (cropped).jpg
Leader1:Johnny Briceño
Party1:People's United Party
Last Election1:26 seats
Leader2:Shyne Barrow
Party2:United Democratic Party (Belize)
Last Election2:5 seats
Prime Minister
Posttitle:Subsequent Prime Minister
Before Election:Johnny Briceño
Before Party:People's United Party

General elections are scheduled to be held in Belize no later than 2025 to elect the 31 members of the House of Representatives. The current prime minister, Johnny Briceño has confirmed that elections will not be held in 2024.[1]

Contesting parties

Belize Justice Movement

The Belize Justice Movement has confirmed that it will be contesting the elections. The party launched in late 2023, and runs a campaign on social justice.[2]

Belize Progressive Party

The Belize Progressive Party has confirmed their intent to contest the elections. They are pushing for completed redistricting before the elections take place.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: No snap elections for Belize: PM Briceno maintains 2025 timeline . Breaking Belize News . 7 May 2024.
  2. Web site: New Political Movement Emerges: “Belize Justice Movement” Launches Ahead of 2025 Elections . Love FM . 7 May 2024 . 12 December 2023.
  3. Web site: BPP Calls for Redistricting Completion Ahead of 2025 Elections . Love FM . 7 May 2024 . 1 March 2024.