Niger - 2027 Governorship Elections
6 February 2027
The Niger race in the 2027 Governorship Elections is scheduled for 6 February 2027. 15 candidates from 15 parties are being tracked so far.
INEC final list checked: 15 governorship tickets
See every candidate and running mate, with the changes from earlier reports.
Checked 13 October 2026
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Each person’s 2027 status is shown separately from their past election results.
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2027 status and past elections
2027Party nomineestatus
As of 13 Oct 2026SourcePast election: Not recorded
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As of 13 Oct 2026SourcePast election: Not recorded
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As of 13 Oct 2026SourcePast election: Lost the 2023 Niger governorship
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As of 13 Oct 2026SourcePast election: Not recorded
2027Party nomineestatus
As of 13 Oct 2026SourcePast election: Not recorded
2027Party nomineestatus
As of 13 Oct 2026SourcePast election: Not recorded
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As of 13 Oct 2026SourcePast election: Not recorded
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As of 13 Oct 2026SourcePast election: Lost the 2023 Niger assembly race
2027Party nomineestatus
As of 13 Oct 2026SourcePast election: Not recorded
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As of 13 Oct 2026SourcePast election: Not recorded
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As of 13 Oct 2026SourcePast election: Won the 2023 Niger governorship · 469,896 votes · 1 earlier race
2027Party nomineestatus
As of 13 Oct 2026SourcePast election: Not recorded
2027Party nomineestatus
As of 13 Oct 2026SourcePast election: Not recorded
2027Party nomineestatus
As of 13 Oct 2026SourcePast election: Not recorded
2027Party nomineestatus
As of 13 Oct 2026SourcePast election: Not recorded
A missing past election means we don’t have it recorded. It doesn’t mean the candidate has never run. Past results are separate from their 2027 status.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is running for governor of Niger in 2027?
- NGElections is tracking 15 people in the Niger field for the 2027 Governorship Elections, including Mohammed Umaru Bago, Mohammed Kpautagi, and Abdulmalik Saidu Akpayi. Statuses are updated from sourced public reporting.
- When is the 2027 governorship election in Niger?
- The Niger governorship election is scheduled to hold on 6 February 2027.
- How can I follow Niger governorship candidate updates?
- NGElections tracks sourced declarations, nominations, withdrawals, party changes, and candidate profiles for the Niger governorship race.