Peru 2026 Elections: Latest Results and Parliamentary Candidates

Keiko Fujimori is leading the first round of Peru’s presidential election, though no candidate secured the 50 percent of support required for an outright victory. The results set the stage for a second-round runoff election scheduled for June 7, 2026.

Preliminary data as of April 14, 2026, indicates that Fujimori, representing Popular Force, holds the lead with approximately 16.88 percent of the popular vote, totaling 2,349,099 votes. She is followed by right-wing candidate Rafael López Aliaga of the RP party, who has approximately 12.50 percent of the vote, or 1,739,385 votes. Centrist politician Jorge Nieto of the PBG party ranks third with 11.63 percent, totaling 1,617,867 votes.

Runoff and Election Process

The first round of voting took place between April 12 and April 13, 2026. Because no single candidate reached the 50 percent threshold, the two most voted contenders will face each other in the June 7 runoff. Current reporting suggests Fujimori is set to advance to this final stage.

The 2026 election cycle was characterized by an unprecedented level of fragmentation. A total of 35 candidates appeared on the presidential ballot. A 36th candidate had originally registered but died in a car crash on March 15, 2026.

This high number of contenders resulted in a uniquely large physical ballot measuring 42 by 42 centimeters, which was used for the first time in Peruvian national elections. The large field of candidates is attributed partly to the absence of primary elections, allowing all registered candidates to compete directly in the general election, and modified requirements that made registration easier.

Legislative Results and Governance

Alongside the presidential race, Peruvians voted on April 12 and 13 to renew the members of Congress. This included 130 seats in the Chamber of Deputies and 60 seats in the Senate. Around 10,000 candidates competed for nearly 200 seats across the senate, the lower house, and the regional Andean Parliament.

Parties that won seats in the legislative elections include:

• Popular Force, led by Keiko Fujimori
• APP, led by César Acuña
• Podemos Perú, led by José Luna JP
• Free Peru, led by Vladimir Cerrón
• RP, led by Rafael López Aliaga
• We Are Peru, led by Patricia Li
• Go on Country, led by Aldo Borrero
• APRA, led by César Trelles

In the Chamber of Deputies, 66 seats are required for a majority, while 31 seats are needed for a majority in the Senate.

Political Context and Instability

The election occurs during a period of significant political and institutional crisis. Since 2021, Peru has seen three different presidents. The last presidential election in 2021 was won by Pedro Castillo, who remained in power for approximately one and a half years.

The current leader, José María Balcázar, was ineligible to run in the 2026 election. Under Peruvian law, presidents must complete a full five-year term to be eligible for reelection.

Logistical Challenges

The voting process faced several logistical hurdles. On Monday, April 13, 2026, voting had to resume at various polling stations in Lima after delays and logistical problems were reported. Election officials were seen checking voter lists as citizens lined up to cast their ballots following these disruptions.

As of April 14, 2026, reporting for the presidential vote stood at 80.18 percent, with 27,325,432 registered voters.