2025 Argentine Parliamentary Elections

The 2025 Argentine Parliamentary Elections were held on 26 October 2025 to partially renew the country’s legislative body. In the elections, 127 of the 257 seats in the Chamber of Deputies and 24 of the 72 seats in the Senate were renewed. The election was won by La Libertad Avanza (Forward Freedom), led by President Javier Milei, which secured 40.72 percent of the vote and came in first place. Its main rival, the Peronist coalition Fuerza Patria (Power of the Homeland), finished in second place.

2025 Argentine Parliamentary Elections, 26 October 2025 – (Anadolu Ajansı)

Election Day and Voter Turnout

The 2025 Argentine Parliamentary Elections were conducted between 08:00 and 18:00 local time on 26 October 2025. Approximately 36 million registered voters were eligible to vote across polling stations established in all 24 provinces.

According to data from the National Electoral Chamber, voter turnout was recorded at 67.85 percent. This figure represents one of the lowest levels of participation since Argentina’s return to democracy in 1983.

Voting was held to renew 127 seats in the Chamber of Deputies and 24 seats in the Senate. Voting procedures followed mandatory and voluntary participation rules. Citizens aged 18 to 70 were required to vote, while those aged 16 to 17 and those over 70 were permitted to vote voluntarily.

The elections were supervised by security forces and local electoral boards. The vote counting process began on the evening of election day, with results officially announced to the public by the morning of 27 October.

Election Results and Vote Distribution

According to the results of the 2025 Argentine Parliamentary Elections, the La Libertad Avanza (LLA) party, led by President Javier Milei, received 40.72 percent of the vote and won 64 seats.

2025 Argentine Parliamentary Elections – Results Table

The Peronist opposition coalition Fuerza Patria received 33.92 percent of the vote and won 46 seats. The list led by Juan Schiaretti of the Hacemos por Nuestro País (PU) party secured 7.11 percent of the vote and 20 seats. The list led by Nicolás del Caño of FIT–Unidad (Workers’ Left Front – Unity) received 3.91 percent of the vote and won 3 seats. Other smaller parties collectively received 14.34 percent of the vote and won 6 seats.

The distribution of the 24 Senate seats up for renewal was as follows: La Libertad Avanza won 13 percent of the vote and 6 seats, increasing its total Senate representation to 13. Fuerza Patria lost 6 seats, ending with 7 senators. Hacemos por Nuestro País and FIT–Unidad did not win any Senate seats in this election cycle. Other parties collectively won 4 seats. A total of 127 of the 257 seats in the Chamber of Deputies and 24 of the 72 seats in the Senate were renewed.

With these results, La Libertad Avanza became the party with the most seats in the Chamber of Deputies, while Fuerza Patria came in second. In the Senate, however, opposition parties retained the majority.

President Milei’s Statements

Following the announcement of the election results, President Javier Milei delivered a speech at his party’s headquarters in Buenos Aires. Milei described election day as “a historic day for Argentina” and stated that the newly formed Congress would play a decisive role in the country’s “course change.”

Argentine President Milei (front), 24 October 2025 – (Anadolu Ajansı)

In his speech, Milei said, “We must continue advancing along the reform path we have begun over the next two years.” He affirmed that despite lacking a majority in the legislature, his reform program would proceed. He emphasized the impact of the election results by stating, “Starting 10 December, we will have the most reformist Congress in Argentine history.”

Milei identified economic and structural transformation projects as his top priorities, including tax reform, labor market reforms, reductions in public spending, and limitations on state intervention. The president stated that the election results had created “a new opportunity” to accelerate these reforms.

At celebrations held at the party headquarters, Milei’s supporters celebrated the election outcome and voiced support for the reform process. Among those present at the event organized at the LLA campaign center were government officials including Economy Minister Luis Caputo and Chief of Cabinet Guillermo Francos.

Argentine President Milei’s rally in Rosario, 24 October 2025 – (Anadolu Ajansı)

International Reactions

The 2025 Argentine Parliamentary Elections were closely watched in terms of foreign policy and international economic relations. Statements from the United States administration were prominent both before and after the elections.

U.S. President Donald Trump openly supported Javier Milei prior to the elections. In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump emphasized the importance of Milei’s victory, stating, “If he loses, we will not be generous to Argentina.” After the elections, Trump congratulated Milei, saying, “The Argentine people made a great decision; their trust in Milei has been confirmed by the voters.”

The Washington administration prepared a two-phase financial support package for the Milei government. The first phase included the signing of a $20 billion currency swap agreement. The second phase announced a $20 billion investment and debt support plan.