# UN Security Council holds sixth straw poll on secretary-general candidates

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- CGTN, 2026-10-17 04:08 UTC
- World
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> The UN Security Council held its sixth closed-door, informal straw poll on candidates for secretary-general. Results are not officially released, and seven candidates remain in the race. Antonio Guterres' term ends this year, with his successor scheduled to take office on January 1, 2027.