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Next Belizean general election

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{{Infobox election | 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 | turnout = | image1 = John Briceño (cropped).jpg | leader1 = Johnny Briceño | party1 = People's United Party | last_election1 = 26 seats | seats1 = | seat_change1 = | popular_vote1 = | percentage1 = | swing1 =

| leader2 = [[Moses "Shyne" Barrow (politician)|Moses "Shyne" Barrow}] | party2 = United Democratic Party (Belize) | last_election2 = 5 seats | seats2 = | seat_change2 = | popular_vote2 = | percentage2 = | swing2 = | title = Prime Minister | posttitle = Subsequent Prime Minister | before_election = Johnny Briceño | before_party = People's United Party | map_image = | map_caption =

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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[edit]

Belize Justice Movement[edit]

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[edit]

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

References[edit]

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