UN holds second informal poll for secretary-general candidates

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The UN Security Council met for a second straw poll to gauge the popularity of a growing field of candidates to succeed Antonio Guterres as next secretary-general. The informal vote is intended to measure contenders’ standing ahead of the selection process.

WHO: UN Security Council

WHAT: Held a second informal straw poll of secretary-general candidates

WHEN: Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 11:49 AM ET

WHERE: United Nations headquarters, New York, USA

WHY: To gauge the popularity of candidates to succeed Antonio Guterres as next secretary-general.

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