Haiti’s electoral rules have evolved with each election cycle through new electoral decrees. Constitutional requirements remain the foundationArticle 135 of Haiti’s 1987 Constitution, amended in 2011, establishes the basic qualifications to become president. What the 2026 electoral decree addsThe June 2 electoral decree adds administrative and integrity requirements that candidates must meet before their candidacies can be validated. Under Article 76, presidential candidates must:Hold a valid National Identification Card. Independent presidential candidates must submit signatures from 150,000 eligible voters as supporters.