Belize’s redistricting exercise is expected to extend into 2027, with the Elections and Boundaries Commission still awaiting a review of proposed constitutional amendments before it can establish a timeline for completing the process.
In a statement, the Commission confirmed that its previous redivision exercise was completed in 2023. A report proposing changes to electoral boundaries was submitted to the National Assembly that July, but the proposals were never enacted into law.
The Commission says it is continuing to work on the legal and technical framework for another exercise. The Elections and Boundaries Department’s September 2026 figures record 212,000 registered electors across Belize’s 31 electoral divisions.
The 2023 exercise identified constitutional issues involving Sections 89 and 90, which govern the number of electoral divisions and the distribution of voters.
The Commission subsequently asked the Attorney General’s Ministry to review whether amendments were necessary to clarify population distribution and permissible deviations. That review is still pending.
Several steps remain before another redivision exercise can be completed, including finalizing the legal and technical framework, analysing current electoral data and preparing proposals for submission to the National Assembly.
A firm completion date has not been established, as the timeline depends partly on the outcome of the legislative review. The Commission also cited persistent litigation as an additional burden but maintained that it remains committed to fulfilling its constitutional responsibilities.
Under Section 91 of the Constitution, any approved changes to electoral boundaries will take effect at the next general election held after the redivision, rather than immediately.
