Peru's National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) has completed the live count of votes for the second round of the 2026 presidential election.
The outcome of this vote determines the next president of Peru, marking the conclusion of a high-stakes electoral process involving candidates Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez.
Polling stations across the country closed on May 12, 2026 [5], triggering the start of the official tally. Throughout the counting process, the ONPE provided live updates as ballot sheets, known as actas, were processed. At one stage of the count, 92,766 actas had been tallied [1].
Reporting on the progress varied as the count advanced. Initial reports indicated that 93.678% [2] of the votes had been counted. Later updates showed the count had progressed to 99.778% [3] before the ONPE eventually reached a final report of 100% [4].
To ensure transparency during the tally, representatives from the Fuerza Popular and Juntos por el Peru parties were permitted to record the counting of votes through their designated poll watchers. This measure was intended to mitigate disputes over the legitimacy of the results as the candidates vied for the presidency.
The process began nationwide on May 12, 2026 [5], with the ONPE managing the intake of ballots from various regions to determine the final winner of the second round.
“Peru's National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) has completed the live count of votes”
The completion of the 100% vote count by the ONPE provides the legal basis for the transition of power in Peru. By allowing party representatives to record the process, the electoral body attempted to address historical concerns regarding vote manipulation, though the narrow margins often seen in such contests typically lead to intense scrutiny of the final actas.
