New Caledonia holds provincial elections on June 28, 2026, after three postponements since 2024.
The failure of the Bougival and Élysée-Oudinot accords has left the territory's institutional future uncertain.
The pro-independence FLNKS and UNI-Palika are presenting separate lists in Province Sud, breaking two decades of unity.
The election serves as a critical test of public trust amid rising voter apathy and political fragmentation.