Everything is getting ready for the 2025 elections in Chile. Eight presidential candidates compete to be Boric’s successor.
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- Everything is getting ready for the 2025 elections in Chile. Eight presidential candidates compete to be Boric’s successor.
- LIVE: latest news heading into the elections in Chile 2025
- Can foreigners vote in Chile?
- When would the second round take place in Chile 2025?
- How many hours do I have to vote if I am working?
- How many ballots will be used in the 2025 elections?
- Can you vote with proof of your 2025 card?
- Can you vote with an expired card?
- Who is winning in the Chilean Elections 2025, according to the latest surveys?
- Who is Evelyn Matthei, Piñera’s former minister who seeks to win the elections in Chile?
- Who is Johannes Kaiser, the candidate who is tensioning the Chilean right and third in polls?
- Who is José Antonio Kast, the far-right candidate seeking to win the elections for the third time?
- Who is Jeannette Jara, the official candidate and poll favorite?
- Who are the 8 candidates for the presidency of Chile 2025?
- Who are the candidates for deputies and senators in Chile 2025?
- What are the fines and valid excuses for not voting in the presidential elections?
- What happens if you do not serve as a table member in the Chile 2025 elections?
- Is there a Prohibition Law in the elections in Chile 2025?
- What time should I vote in the Chilean 2025 presidential and parliamentary elections?
- Welcome to LIVE from La República!
- Who are the presidential candidates for the elections in Chile 2025?
- Who is winning the 2025 elections, according to the latest polls?
- How are the presidential polls going in Chile 2025? These are the predictions for the first round
- Anatel presidential debate in Chile, live: the candidates face each other for the last time before the elections in Chile
On Sunday, November 16, 2025, Chile will hold its Presidential and Parliamentary Elections, a mandatory process for all citizens of legal age authorized to vote. That day, citizens will go to the polls to elect the new president of the Republic, as well as the deputies and senators who will make up the National Congress.
Voting stations will be open from 8.00 am to 6.00 pmas long as there are no voters waiting for their turn. The Chilean Constitution prevents the immediate re-election of President Gabriel Boric, so the race is open between figures from different political sectors such as Jeanette Jara and José Antonio Kast, who lead the initial preferences.
LIVE: latest news heading into the elections in Chile 2025
Can foreigners vote in Chile?
On November 16, foreigners who have the right to vote, as well as Chileans residing abroad who are qualified, will be able to vote. However, in your case, no fine is applied if they decide not to vote.
When would the second round take place in Chile 2025?
If no candidate obtains a majority in the first vote, the Servel has set Sunday December 14 as the date for the eventual second round.
How many hours do I have to vote if I am working?
If you must work on November 16, your employer is obliged to give you at least 3 hours of leave so that you can go to vote or excuse yourself (if you are more than 200 kilometers from your voting location). This leave cannot imply deductions from your salary.
In addition, November 16 will be a mandatory holiday for malls, shopping centers and strip centers under the same business name, so they will remain closed that day.
How many ballots will be used in the 2025 elections?
In Chile, three ballots will be delivered in the regions where the President, Senators and Deputies are elected, and two ballots in the areas where only the President and Deputies are voted.
Abroad, the vote considers a single ballot, destined exclusively to elect the President of the Republic.
Can you vote with proof of your 2025 card?
To vote in the 2025 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections, it will be mandatory to present your identity card or physical passport. will not be accepted proof of processing, driver’s license, or copies or digital versions of these documents.
Can you vote with an expired card?
This Sunday, you can vote with your identity card or physical passport, documents that may be expired until maximum one year before of the 2025 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections.
Who is winning in the Chilean Elections 2025, according to the latest surveys?
According to the latest surveys, these would be the results:
– Jeannette Jara leads voting intentions for the first round, with approximately 27%. Criteria
– His closest competitor is José Antonio Kast, who is around 23%–26% in different measurements.
– In second round scenarios, Kast would beat Jara according to the Criteria Research survey: 46% for Kast versus 35% for Jara.
Read the full note HERE.
Who is Evelyn Matthei, Piñera’s former minister who seeks to win the elections in Chile?
Evelyn Matthei, candidate of the traditional right, arrives at the November 16 elections at 72 years old and with a consolidated political career. Former senator, former minister, mayor and economist, she focuses her campaign on security and order, with a “tough line” speech against crime and organized crime. In this election she is looking for her second attempt to reach La Moneda, backed by her experience and her historical link with Sebastián Piñera.
Daughter of General Fernando Matthei, her family biography has marked her career both for its military weight and for the controversies related to the dictatorship. He has recognized human rights violations, although he has also made controversial statements. His professional life began in music before turning to economics, where he built the technical profile that today supports his proposal. Since the 90s he became a key figure on the right, standing out for his legislative work, his time in the cabinet and his closeness with the historical leaders of his sector.
Read the full note HERE.
Photo: AFP
Who is Johannes Kaiser, the candidate who is tensioning the Chilean right and third in polls?
Johannes Kaiser, deputy and founder of the National Libertarian Party, entered the presidential campaign as the candidate seeking to break with the traditional right and challenge both José Antonio Kast and Evelyn Matthei. His proposal mixes radical economic liberalism with a heavy-handed security agenda and a conservative cultural discourse that promises “ideological purity” in the face of what he considers an affluent and directionless right.
Kaiser claims individual freedom to the extreme—“I don’t get into the bed, the church, or people’s minds,” he says—but at the same time he proposes severe measures such as reestablishing mandatory military service, reopening regiments, and applying the death penalty for certain crimes. Economically, it offers a State reduced to a minimum; Politically, he stands as a reference for a right “with conviction”, criticizing that in Chile “ideology often runs out on the credit card.” With this mix, Kaiser has become one of the candidates most shaking up the sector just days before the November 16 elections.
Read the full note HERE.
Photo: LR composition
Who is José Antonio Kast, the far-right candidate seeking to win the elections for the third time?
José Antonio Kast, lawyer and leader of the Republican Party, is competing for the presidency for the third time with a program focused on public order, cutting state spending and immigration control. His star proposal—a US$6 billion adjustment and his “Relentless Plan” for security—seeks to capitalize on the unrest regarding crime and the economy, although experts point out that it lacks technical details.
His advance could reorder the political map: if he reaches the second round, it would push the traditional right to align with him and would strain the moderate electorate. With a tough speech, compared to the style of Javier Milei, Kast faces the challenge of expanding his base without diluting his conservative identity in a campaign marked by polarization.
Read the full note HERE.
Photo: LR composition
Who is Jeannette Jara, the official candidate and poll favorite?
Jeannette Jara, lawyer, former Minister of Labor and member of the Communist Party, seeks to reach La Moneda as the unitary card of the left in a scenario dominated by insecurity and the economy. Its program prioritizes these two axes, in addition to strengthening the health system, and proposes promoting growth from internal demand. Although he receives support from the progressive bloc, he faces the challenge of convincing an electorate that has punished the left in recent processes.
His career combines student leadership, union experience and public management, including his work in the SII and his role in Gabriel Boric’s cabinet. If he comes to power, he would have to negotiate with moderate and right-wing sectors in a fragmented Congress, which could strain his social proposals. With this candidacy, Jara aspires to become the first president of Chile from the PC, a historic fact after decades of exclusion and persecution during the dictatorship.
Read the full note HERE.
Photo: AFP
Who are the 8 candidates for the presidency of Chile 2025?
– Jeannette Jara – Left / Communist Party – Unity for Chile (government party).
– José Antonio Kast – Ultra-right / Republican Party.
– Johannes Kaiser – Libertarian radical right / National Libertarian Party (PNL).
– Evelyn Matthei – Traditional Right / Chile Vamos – UDI.
– Franco Parisi – Liberal populism / People’s Party (PDG).
– Marco Enríquez-Ominami (ME-O) – Progressive center-left / Independent.
– Harold Mayne-Nicholls – Liberal Centre/Independent.
– Eduardo Artés – Radical Left / Independent (Patria Roja).
Who are the candidates for deputies and senators in Chile 2025?
The Electoral Service of Chile (Servel) published the official list of candidates for the parliamentary elections. In total, 1,091 people will compete for a seat in the Chamber of Deputies, while 130 candidates were accepted for the Senate.
Check out the full list HERE.
What are the fines and valid excuses for not voting in the presidential elections?
Qualified citizens who do not vote and do not have a valid excuse can receive a fine of 0.5 to 1.5 Monthly Tax Units (UTM), approximately equivalent to 34,632 to 103,897 Chilean pesos.
Valid excuses for not voting
– Certified illness or medical condition.
– Be outside the country or more than 200 km from the voting location.
– Fulfill functions assigned by the Law of Popular Votes and Scrutinies.
– Disability certified according to Law 20,422.
– Being deprived of liberty or other serious impediments.
What happens if you do not serve as a table member in the Chile 2025 elections?
Failure to appear as a table member without a valid excuse is considered an electoral infraction in Chile. According to current regulations, the economic penalty for this non-compliance ranges from 2 to 8 monthly tax units (UTM), approximately equivalent to between 138,000 and 554,000 pesosaccording to the value of November 2025.
The Electoral Service (Servel) can report offenders to the corresponding Local Police Court, which will evaluate the background and determine the final fine.
Is there a Prohibition Law in the elections in Chile 2025?
There will be no dry lawsince the regulations were eliminated after a reform approved in August 2024. This Sunday, the sale of alcohol will operate normally in bars, restaurants and liquor stores, unless a municipality establishes specific restrictions during election day.
What time should I vote in the Chilean 2025 presidential and parliamentary elections?
The voting tables in the Chilean 2025 presidential and parliamentary elections will be open this Sunday, November 16, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
To find out the assigned location and voting station, voters can enter the official site of the Electoral Service (Servel) at consulta.servel.cl, where they must enter their RUN to access detailed information.
Photo: Servel
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Welcome to the LIVE of La República, where we will share all the details, incidents and latest news one day before the presidential and parliamentary elections in Chile 2025. Around eight candidates seek to be the successor of Gabriel Boric for the next four-year period.
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Who are the presidential candidates for the elections in Chile 2025?
In total, eight candidates will participate in the first round of the November elections:
- Jeanette Jara – Communist Party / Unity for Chile (left-wing ruling party)
- Evelyn Matthei – Chile Vamos (traditional right)
- José Antonio Kast – Republican Party (far-right)
- Johannes Kaiser – National Libertarian Party (radical right)
- Franco Parisi – People’s Party (liberal populism)
- Marco Enriquez-Ominami (ME-O) – Independent (progressive center-left)
- Harold Mayne-Nicholls – Independent (center)
- Eduardo Artes – Independent (radical left)
Who is winning the 2025 elections, according to the latest polls?
According to him Criteria Agency studyJeanette Jara leads the voting intention with 27% support, although it presents a slight drop of one point compared to the previous measurement. In second place is José Antonio Kast with 23%, while Johannes Kaiser climbs to third place with 15%. Further back are Evelyn Matthei (14%), Franco Parisi (9%), Harold Mayne-Nicholls (3%), Marco Enríquez-Ominami (2%) and Eduardo Artés (1%).
A parallel survey of Citizen Pulseprepared by the consulting firm Activa Research, also places Jeanette Jara in the lead with 29.3%, followed by José Antonio Kast (19.9%), Franco Parisi (16.4%), Johannes Kaiser (14.3%) and Evelyn Matthei (13.2%). These results confirm that the Minister of Labor of the Boric government continues to position itself as the main favorite at the beginning of the electoral campaign, although the scenario towards a possible second round still remains open.
