https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/guyana-s-rodrigues-birkett-leads-informal-poll-in-race-to-be-next-un-leaderContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/guyana-s-rodrigues-birkett-leads-informal-poll-in-race-to-be-next-un-leaderhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/guyana-s-rodrigues-birkett-leads-informal-poll-in-race-to-be-next-un-leader#u47550Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:21:18 +0000Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett of Guyana is currently leading the informal poll for the next UN Secretary-General, with Costa Rica's María Fernanda Grynspan in second place. The UN Security Council has held two non-binding straw polls, with Rodrigues Birkett showing the biggest gains. The election process aims to succeed current UN Secretary-General António Guterres.Why it mattersThe UN Secretary-General election is a significant process where the Security Council votes for the next leader of the United Nations. The informal polls provide insight into the candidates' standings before the