Paraguay elects on the national level a head of state — the president — and a legislature. The president of Paraguay is elected for a five-year term by the people. The National Congress (Congreso Nacional) has two chambers. The Chamber of Deputies (Cámara de Diputados) has 80 members, elected for a five-year term by proportional representation. The Chamber of Senators (Cámara de Senadores) has 45 members, elected for a five-year term by proportional representation.
| Position | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Presidential (April) National Congress (April) Gubernatorial (April) | None | Presidential (April) National Congress (April) Gubernatorial (April) | ||||
| President and vice president | President and vice president | None | President and vice president | ||||
| National Congress | All seats | None | All seats | ||||
| Provinces, cities and municipalities | All positions | None | All positions | ||||
| Position | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Presidential (August) National Congress (August) Gubernatorial (August) | None | Presidential (August) National Congress (August) Gubernatorial (August) | ||||
| President and vice president | 15 August | None | 15 August | ||||
| National Congress | 15 August | None | 15 August | ||||
| Provinces, cities and municipalities | 15 August | None | 15 August | ||||
See main article: 2018 Paraguayan general election.