Chile's 2025 presidential and legislative elections are shaping up with several key candidates officially registering ahead of the November 16 general elections. The presidential race features six candidates, including a communist and a far-right contender. Recent opinion polls show José Antonio Kast leading the first round with 29% support, followed by Gabriel Boric's successor candidate Jara at 25%, and Evelyn Matthei in third place with 14%, although Matthei's support has declined by two points this week. Kast officially launched his campaign with strong criticisms of Jara and the current government, promising a "radical change." Other notable candidates who have registered include Marco Enríquez-Ominami, Harold Mayne-Nicholls, and Eduardo Artés. The deadline for candidate registration closed on August 18, with official lists of candidates for both presidential and parliamentary elections published by Chile's electoral service (Servel). Meanwhile, legislative elections will see a renewal in the Senate, with detailed candidate lists available for each province.