2026 United Nations Secretary-General selection

A United Nations Secretary-General selection is expected to be held in 2026 to choose the Secretary-General of the United Nations. The current United Nations Secretary General is António Guterres, whose term ends on 31 December 2026.[1]

Candidates

Declared to be nominated

Candidates cannot be formally nominated until the race begins.[2]

Photo Candidate Nominator Nominated Regional Group Prior experience Citations
David Choquehuanca Bolivia 25 April 2025 Latin American and Caribbean Group Foreign Minister of Bolivia (2016–2017)
Secretary General of ALBA (2017–2019)
Vice President of Bolivia (2020–present)		 [3][2][4]

Speculative

Photo Candidate Country Regional Group Prior experience Citations
Jacinda Ardern New Zealand Western European and Others Group Prime Minister of New Zealand (2017–2023) [3]
Michelle Bachelet Chile Latin American and Caribbean Group President of Chile (2006–2010, 2014–2018)
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (2018–2022)		 [5][3]
Alicia Bárcena Mexico Latin American and Caribbean Group Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs (2023–2024)
Mexican Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources (2024–present)		 [6][7][3]
María Fernanda Espinosa Ecuador Latin American and Caribbean Group Ecuadorian Minister of Foreign Affairs (2007; 2017–2018)
Ecuadorian Minister of National Defense (2012–2014)
President of the United Nations General Assembly (2018–2019)		 [8][7][3]
Kristalina Georgieva Bulgaria Eastern European Group Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (2019–present) [3]
Rafael Grossi Argentina Latin American and Caribbean Group Argentine Ambassador to Austria (2013–2019)
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (2019–present)		 [7][3]
Rebeca Grynspan Costa Rica Latin American and Caribbean Group Second Vice President of Costa Rica (1994–1998)
Secretary-General of the Ibero-American General Secretariat (2014–2021)
Secretary-General of UNCTAD (2021–present)		 [9][7][3]
Vuk Jeremić Serbia Eastern European Group Serbian Minister of Foreign Affairs (2007–2012)
President of the United Nations General Assembly (2012–2013)		 [3]
Amina J. Mohammed Nigeria
United Kingdom[a]		 African Group
Western European and Others Group		 Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations (2017–present) [10][3]
Mia Mottley Barbados Latin American and Caribbean Group Prime Minister of Barbados (2018–present) [7][11][3]
Achim Steiner Brazil
Germany[a]		 Latin American and Caribbean Group
Western European and Others Group		 Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (2017–present) [3]

Declined

Notes

  1. ^ a b This person holds multiple citizenship.

References

  1. ^ Samarasinghe, Natalie (2021-06-16). "Opinion: The road to the 2026 UN secretary-general race begins now". Devex. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  2. ^ a b Dávalos, Gabriela Keseberg; Donaldson, Ben (2025-05-08). "Bolivia Jumps the Gun With Early Candidate for UN Secretary-General". PassBlue. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Rumoured potential candidates". 1 for 8 Billion. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
  4. ^ "Bolivian VP nominated for UN top position". MercoPress. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
  5. ^ Dodds, Felix; Spence, Chris (2024-04-22). "Africa: Who Should Be the Next UN Leader? - Part 6". Inter Press Service. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  6. ^ Dodds, Felix; Spence, Chris (2024-04-22). "Africa: Who Should be the Next UN Leader? - PART 3". Inter Press Service. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  7. ^ a b c d e f Fillion, Stephanie (2023-09-29). "Analysis: Who could lead the United Nations next? This Caribbean climate leader makes diplomats 'jump' with excitement". CNN. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  8. ^ Dodds, Felix; Spence, Chris (2024-04-22). "Africa: Who Should be the Next UN Leader? - PART 4". Inter Press Service. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  9. ^ Dodds, Felix; Spence, Chris (2024-04-22). "Africa: Who Should Lead the United Nations? - Part 5". Inter Press Service. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  10. ^ Dodds, Felix; Spence, Chris (2024-04-22). "Africa: Who Should Be the Next UN Leader? - Part 1". Inter Press Service. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  11. ^ Dodds, Felix; Spence, Chris (2024-04-22). "Africa: Who Should be the Next UN Leader? - PART 2". Inter Press Service. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
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