Seven candidates appeared on the ballot for the presidential election, including former prime ministers Anicet Georges Dologuélé and Henri-Marie Dondra. Both Dologuélé and Dondra received clearance to run from the constitutional court after initial bans. Dologuélé was the runner-up in both the 2015 and 2020 elections, while Dondra briefly served under Touadéra.

The opposition aims to capitalize on public discontent stemming from ongoing conflict within the country. The election takes place against a backdrop of persistent instability, with armed groups controlling significant portions of the country.

Touadéra, first elected in 2016, secured re-election in 2020, though the validity of that election was disputed by opposition parties. His bid for a third term has also faced criticism, with opponents arguing it violates constitutional term limits. Supporters of Touadéra maintain that a constitutional revision in 2023 reset the term count, allowing him to run again. The constitutional court upheld this interpretation.

The electoral process is being monitored by international observers. The results of the election are expected to be announced in the coming days. The outcome will likely shape the political landscape of the Central African Republic for the next several years, particularly in relation to ongoing efforts to establish peace and stability.