Presidential elections in Belarus

Presidential elections in Belarus are held every five years to select the country’s leader. The elections have faced criticism for lacking fairness and transparency, with allegations of voter manipulation and suppression of opposition candidates. President Alexander Lukashenko has been in power since 1994, winning multiple elections that many observers claim were not genuinely competitive. Despite a formal electoral process, the political environment in Belarus is heavily controlled, limiting genuine democratic participation. International observers often note these issues, leading to widespread protests and unrest after disputed elections, particularly following the 2020 election results.