The responsibilities of the president are similar to that of chairman of the Conservative Party or chairman of the Labour Party,[citation needed] although the role is elected by the membership for a fixed term.

The next scheduled contest will occur in Autumn 2025 with the winner beginning their term of office on 1 January 2026.

In order to be a candidate for president, the candidate must be a member of the Liberal Democrats and secure the nomination of not less than 200 members in not less than 20 local parties (including, for this purpose, the specified associated organisations representing youth or students).

[1] Mark Pack was re-elected president of the Liberal Democrats.

[3] Mark Pack was elected president of the Liberal Democrats.