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Elections in Guatemala

In this post I explain how to vote from the United States in the next general elections in Guatemala, what are the requirements to vote abroad, who are the possible candidates and how the elections were in 2023.

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How to Vote from Abroad Guatemala

Did you know that 93% of Guatemalans living outside the country live in the United States? In 2019, it was the first time that the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) organized the voting process in the United States.

Voting took place on June 16, 2019 in Los Angeles, Houston, New York and Silver Spring.

To vote abroad you only need to have: your valid DPI, having registered and updated your data in time from the website below.

You also have the option to update your data using the “Voto por Guate” app. Using this button you will have the opportunity to download it and then go to a voting booth.

Important

You can check where there is a voting center in the United States here:

Possible Candidates for the Presidency of Guatemala

The candidates who made it to the second round of the presidential elections were: Bernardo Arévalo of the Semilla Movement party and Sandra Torres of the National Unity of Hope party, both social democrats.

So far, the favorites for the next election have not been declared.

Guatemala elections 2023 polls

Guatemala’s 2023 presidential polls for the second round showed that Bernardo Arévalo had 61% of preferences against 39% for Sandra Torres in terms of valid votes.

However, in the first round on June 25, Torres obtained 15.86% and Arévalo 11.77% according to official data.

Ultimately, Arévalo was the winner and replaced Alejandro Giammattei in January 2024.

When are the elections in Guatemala?

The last general elections in Guatemala were held on June 25, 2023, in which the president, vice president, congressmen, mayors and municipal councilors were elected. General elections are held every four years, so the next election will be in 2027.

Requirements for Voting Abroad

To cast your vote abroad you must meet the following requirements:

  • Be of legal age and be registered as a Guatemalan citizen
  • Having registered or updated your address abroad more than 120 days in advance
  • Have your DPI valid

Before we say goodbye, we would like to offer you one last bit of help: if you are in the United States and need to manage consular procedures with the Consulate of Guatemala, you are in the right place!

To simplify your process, we recommend that you request your appointment through our website. Trust us to make your process easier and more efficient. Click here to Request Your Appointment Now.

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