Nobel Peace Prize 2026: 287 Candidates Under Consideration
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has confirmed that 287 candidates are in the running for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, comprising 208 individuals and 79 organizations.
Key Details
- Kristian Berg Harpviken, who has served as secretary since January 2025, noted significant yearly turnover in candidates.
- The nomination deadline was January 31, 2025.
- Leaders from Cambodia, Israel, and Pakistan have stated they nominated former U.S. President Donald Trump in spring/summer 2025, but nominations remain confidential for 50 years.
- Harpviken declined to confirm Trump's nomination.
- The committee expressed concern about the health of 2023 laureate Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian activist imprisoned and reportedly in worsening health.
Potential Nominees Mentioned
- Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senator for Alaska, and Aaja Chemnitz, Danish MP from Greenland, nominated for Arctic peace work.
- Other names on betting sites include Yulia Navalnaya, Pope Leo, and Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms.
Upcoming Dates
- Award announcement: October 9, 2026
- Ceremony: December 10, 2026
Nominations remain confidential for 50 years, though some leaders have publicly claimed to have nominated former President Donald Trump.