Preelection: General elections in Chile
Political AnalisysOn November 16, 2025, Chile will elect its next president for the 2026–2030 term and will renew the entire Chamber of Deputies (155 seats) and 23 of the 50 seats in the Senate. The presidential election shows a fragmented landscape, with the governing coalition’s candidate Jeannette Jara leading with 26% of voting intention, followed by José Antonio Kast with around 21%, and Evelyn Matthei and Johannes Kaiser with roughly 14% each. The dispersion of the vote points to a likely runoff on December 14.
This will be the first election with compulsory voting since 2022, with more than 15.7 million eligible voters. The main concerns for voters are irregular immigration, insecurity, corruption, and a perceived loss of state control, in a context shaped by the low approval ratings of the current administration.
In the legislative arena, both chambers will be renewed, with expectations that right-wing coalitions will secure a majority in the Chamber of Deputies, allowing them to approve simple-majority legislation. In the Senate, the opposition is expected to maintain its majority, setting the stage for a political scenario in which cross-party agreements will be necessary to advance reforms.
High party fragmentation and institutional fatigue have heightened tensions in the race, with a strengthened right focusing on order and security, and a progressive center playing a key role in preventing extreme polarization, amid social demands and institutional challenges that will shape Chile’s political future.