Colombia's Legislative Elections Set for March 8, 2026: Voting Details Revealed

Colombia will hold its legislative elections on March 8, 2026, to elect new members of Congress, including the Senate and House of Representatives. Polling stations will open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 4:00 p.m., but voters in line by closing time will still be allowed to vote. A total of 41.3 million citizens are eligible to vote, with 40 million in Colombia and over 1.2 million abroad. Voters must present valid citizenship ID, either physical or digital, and can check their voting locations through official channels. The National Registry has made resources available to ensure a smooth voting process.

Key Details: • Election date: March 8, 2026 • Voting hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time • Total eligible voters: 41,287,084 (40,036,238 in Colombia, 1,250,846 abroad) • Valid ID required: physical or digital citizenship ID • Check your voting location via official Registry tools