The official tally for the first round of the 2026 General Elections continues to unfold this Saturday, April 18, as the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) updates the count of processed electoral minutes. This ongoing process is critical for determining which candidates will advance to the final stage of the presidential race.
Current Presidential Standings
With 93.483% of the minutes processed, Keiko Fujimori of Fuerza Popular currently leads the count with 17.056% of valid votes. Following her is Roberto Sánchez of Juntos por el Perú with 12.006%.
In third place, Rafael López Aliaga of Renovación Popular holds 11.921%. The narrow margin between the second and third positions underscores the importance of the remaining unprocessed minutes.
Scope of the Electoral Count
The ONPE is utilizing a dedicated computing center to process minutes, providing real-time updates via their official platform at https://resultadoelectoral.onpe.gob.pe/main/resumen.
Beyond the presidential formula, the current count includes results for the Chamber of Deputies, the Andean Parliament, and the Senate, which comprises both National and Regional representatives.
The Path to the Second Round
According to the electoral calendar established by the National Jury of Elections (JNE), the second round is scheduled for Sunday, June 7. This final vote will determine the President of the Republic for the 2026-2031 period.
Nearly 27 million Peruvian citizens are expected to participate in this deciding vote. The final publication of the first-round results will officially confirm the two presidential candidates eligible for this runoff.
Frequently Asked Questions
On what dates were the first round of elections held?
The elections took place on Sunday, April 12, and Monday, April 13, both in Peru and internationally.
Who are the current top three candidates according to the ONPE?
As of the latest update at 93.483% of processed minutes, the leaders are Keiko Fujimori (17.056%), Roberto Sánchez (12.006%), and Rafael López Aliaga (11.921%).
When will the second round of the 2026 elections take place?
The second round is scheduled to be held on Sunday, June 7, as per the JNE calendar.
How do you suppose the narrow margin between the second and third candidates will influence the final results?
