Presidential elections are expected to be held in Mongolia in 2027, usually within the first half of June, as stated by Article 8 of the Law on Mongolian Presidential Election. It will be the ninth presidential election since Mongolia's democratization in 1990. Under the Constitution of Mongolia, incumbent president Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh is ineligible for reelection.

Electoral system The President of Mongolia is elected for a six-year term using the two-round system; if no candidate receives a majority (50% + 1) of the vote in the first round, a run-off is held between the top two candidates. If no candidate receives a majority of all votes cast in the second round, fresh elections will be held. In order to be registered to contest the election, a candidate must be an indigenous Mongolian citizen, be at least 50 years old on the day of the election, and have permanently resided in Mongolia for at least five years. Political parties with representation in the State Great Khural are allowed to nominate candidates. Before the 2019 constitutional amendments, the presidential term was four years, renewable once.

Candidates According to Article 5 of the Law on Mongolian Presidential Election, political parties with representation in the State Great Khural can nominate one candidate for the election. As of March 2026, there are 4 political parties and 1 electoral alliance in the 9th State Great Khural eligible for presidential nomination: the ruling Mongolian People's Party, the Democratic Party, the HUN Party, the Civil Will–Green Party, and the National Coalition.

Mongolian People's Party

Speculated by the media Media reports have speculated that the following individuals may run for president as candidate of the Mongolian People’s Party: Gombojavyn Zandanshatar, former Prime Minister of Mongolia (2025–2026), former Chairman of the State Great Khural (2019–2024). Yangugiin Sodbaatar, Secretary-General of the Mongolian People's Party since 2024. Jadambyn Enkhbayar, member of the State Great Khural, First Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia since 2025. Sandagiin Byambatsogt, incumbent Chairman of the State Great Khural, former Chief Cabinet Secretary(2025–2026). Sainbuyangiin Amarsaikhan, member of the State Great Khural, former Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia (2021–2025).

Democratic Party

Declared Candidates Individuals who have expressed an interest in running for party primary E Luvsannyamyn GantömörE Norovyn AltankhuyagMember of the State Great KhuralFirst Deputy Prime Minister of MongoliaChairman of the Democratic PartyMember of the State Great KhuralPrime Minister of MongoliaChairman of the Democratic Party

Luvsannyamyn Gantömör Luvsannyamyn Gantömör has served as First Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia from 2024 to 2025. He was a member of the State Great Khural from 2004 to 2016, and was re-elected in 2024. Gantömör served as chairperson of the Democratic Party from 2023 to 2025. In an interview published in Ödriin Sonin on February 25, 2026, he stated that he would run in the party primary.

Norovyn Altankhuyag Norovyn Altankhuyag has served as Prime Minister of Mongolia from 2012 to 2014 and as First Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia from 2008 to 2012. He has previously been elected to the State Great Khural four times and was elected again in 2024, and is currently serving. He was chairperson of the Democratic Party from 2008 to 2014. On February 26, 2026, he announced that he would run in the Democratic Party primary for the 2027 presidential election.

Speculated by the news media News reports have speculated that the following individuals may run for president as candidate of the Democratic Party:

Sangajaviin Bayartsogt, former Minister of Finance (2008–2012), Chief Cabinet Secretary (2014–2016). Bökhchuluuny Pürevdorj, Deputy Chairman of the State Great Khural since 2024, member of the State Great Khural (2016–present). Khishigdembereliin Temüüjin, member of the State Great Khural (2008–2016, 2024–present), former Minister of Justice (2012-2014). Sainkhüügiin Ganbaatar, member of the State Great Khural (2012–2016, 2020–present), presidential nominee for the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party in the 2017 presidential election.

HUN Party During the Lkhagvyn TOIM talk show, party chairman Togmidyn Dorjkhand announced that the party would organize a public vote campaign to select its candidate, similar to the process used by the Right Person Electorate Coalition chose its candidate for the 2021 Mongolian presidential election.

Civil Will–Green Party

Potential Candidate Potential candidateE Batyn BatbaatarMember of the State Great KhuralMinister of Environment and Climate ChangeChairman of the Civil Will–Green Party

Batyn Batbaatar Batyn Batbaatar has served as a member of the State Great Khural from 2004 to 2008, and was re-elected in 2024. He was appointed as Minister of Environment and Climate Change in the Zandanshatar cabinet in 2025. On March 09, 2026, at the party's 26th anniversary conference, he stated that he is ready to stand as a candidate in the 2027 presidential election. But some of the party members organized an extraordinary party congress on the same day and announced his expulsion from party membership.

Declined to be candidates

The following individuals have publicly denied interest in being a candidate:

Togmidyn Dorjkhand, chairperson of the HUN Party, member of the State Great Khural (2020–present), Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia (2024-present); - On January 28, 2026, during the Lkhagvyn TOIM talk show, he stated that he has no intention to run for president as he would lead his party in the 2028 parliamentary election.

Sanjaasürengiin Oyun, former politician, Director of External Affairs of the Green Climate Fund (2018–present) - On February 05, 2026, Civil Will–Green Party chairperson Batbaatar announced he had suggested former party leader Oyun to run for the President. On February 06, 2026, S.Oyuun said she would not stand for election but would support a female candidate.

Batmönkhiin Battsetseg, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia (2021–present), Member of the State Great Khural (2024–present) - On February 11, 2026, she said that she has no intention of running for President, but rather that she will carry out her duty well as a parliament member and minister.

Zandaakhüügiin Enkhbold, former Chairman of the State Great Khural (2012–2016) - In an interview with the Ödriin Sonin daily newspaper, he announced that he will not run for the 2027 and 2028 elections.

Erdeniin Bat-Üül, former Mayor of Ulaanbaatar (2012–2016), Hero of Mongolia (2009) - On March 12, 2026, he explained that if he were to run, he would only run for Mayor of Ulaanbaatar.

Rinchinnyamyn Amarjargal, former Prime Minister of Mongolia (1999-2000), Member of the State Great Khural (1996-2000, 2004-2016) - On April 22, 2026, during the Lkhagvyn TOIM talk show, he stated that he had no intention of running for president.

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