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- President Nayib Bukele announced his bid for a third term in the February 28, 2027 election.
- July 31, 2025 reforms eliminated term limits, set six-year terms and removed runoff elections.
- ARENA’s Mayteé Iraheta and FMLN’s Rafael Aguirre also filed candidacies.
- Nearly 982,682 Salvadorans abroad may vote for six overseas deputies in the 60-member assembly.
- Presidential campaigning runs Oct 27–Feb 24, parliamentary Dec 27–Feb 24, municipal Jan 27–Feb 24.
