The President in 3 Questions
1
Who may become President of the Republic?
Every potential candidate for the Presidency of the Republic must be exclusively of Senegalese nationality, enjoy full civil and political rights, and be at least 35 years old on voting day.
2
How long does the President serve?
The President of the Republic of Senegal has a 5-year term of office, renewable once. This provision can only be amended by referendum legislation or by the adoption of a new Constitution
3
How is the President elected?
The President of the Republic is elected by direct universal suffrage, by majority vote in two rounds.