Libya’s Election Commission Signals Readiness for Mid-April 2026 National Polls

Libya’s High National Elections Commission (HNEC) has affirmed on November 30 its readiness to begin implementing presidential and parliamentary elections by mid-April 2026, provided that the necessary funding is secured and an agreed oversight mechanism is established.
The Commission indicated that the ongoing municipal elections—expected to conclude by the end of March 2026—will bolster its technical preparedness for the national polls.
HNEC urged the UN Support Mission in Libya to accelerate efforts to resolve disputes surrounding amendments to electoral laws proposed by the “6+6 Committee,” stressing the need for prompt finalisation so that regulations and procedures can be issued without delay.
It reiterated that the electoral process must be Libyan-led and shielded from foreign interference. It called on the House of Representatives and the High Council of State to fulfil their constitutional obligations to avoid deepening political fragmentation.