The Republic of Congo held a presidential election on Sunday, March 15, 2026, widely expected to secure another five-year term for incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso, who has governed for decades.

• 3.2 million Congolese were registered to vote.
• Incumbent Denis Sassou Nguesso, 82, faced six little-known challengers.
• The election is described as tightly controlled, with significant opposition figures imprisoned or in exile, and several parties boycotting the vote due to a perceived lack of credibility.