From The Rio Times · Samuel Ncube · · 1m 10s
Guinea Senate Election Deposit Rules
Guinea sets $3,400 deposit for Senate candidates ahead of December 2026 vote.
In brief
Guinea sets $3,400 deposit for Senate candidates ahead of December 2026 vote. Guinea's election authority requires Senate candidates to pay 30 million Guinean francs ($3,400) by October 31, 2026, for the December 2026 Senate election. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Guinea Senate Election Deposit
Guinea's election authority set a $3,400 deposit for Senate candidates in the 2026 Senate election.
“Guinea’s election authority has set a deposit of 30 million Guinean francs (about US$3,400) for each candidate in the Senate election of 20 December 2026.”
Campaign Spending Cap
Campaign spending is capped at $34,000 per candidacy for the Senate election.
“It also capped campaign spending at 300 million francs (about US$34,000) per candidacy, according to Guineenews.”
Deposit Deadline
Candidates must pay the deposit by October 31, 2026, at least 50 days before the vote.
“Payment is due at least 50 days before the election, which means by 31 October.”
Election Authority
The Direction générale des élections (DGE) runs national votes in Guinea.
“Guinea’s election authority, the Direction générale des élections (DGE), which runs national votes.”
Election Calendar
Regional elections are set for November 29, 2026, three weeks before the Senate vote.
“Regional elections are set for 29 November, three weeks before the Senate vote.”
Calendar Dispute
The filing deadline was set for October 31, 2026, one day later than the electoral code requires.
“Article 201 of the electoral code sets the filing deadline for Senate candidates at 70 days before the vote, which would have been 11 October for 20 December. The official calendar was read out on 12 October, a day later, according to Guinee7.”
Election Context
Guinea's military-led government returned to elected institutions after the September 2021 coup.
“The vote is part of the military-led government's return to elected institutions after the coup of September 2.2021.”
Deposit Impact
The deposit amount will determine which candidates and parties can afford to run.
“Guinea has about 17.5 million people, according to preliminary 2025 census results from the national statistics institute. The size of the deposit will shape which candidates and parties can afford to stand.”
What it means
Guinea's election authority requires Senate candidates to pay 30 million Guinean francs ($3,400) by October 31, 2026, for the December 2026 Senate election.
