Peru Holds Presidential Runoff Election Today
Peru Holds Presidential Runoff Election Today
Updated at: June 7, 2026 at 11:30 AM
On June 7, 2026, Peru heads to the polls for a pivotal presidential runoff election.
This vote marks the end of a turbulent political chapter in a country that has seen eight presidents in just ten years.
Citizens are choosing between two very different futures as they face urgent challenges, including rising crime, systemic corruption, and deep public distrust.
The election is especially significant as it coincides with the return of a bicameral legislature, featuring both a Chamber of Deputies and a Senate.
Voters are deciding between Keiko Fujimori, a conservative representing Fuerza Popular, and Roberto Sánchez, a leftist candidate from Juntos por el Perú.
Voting is mandatory for all citizens aged 18 to 70.
The National Jury of Elections (JNE) is overseeing the process, though there is widespread public concern regarding the speed and transparency of the final vote count after a slow first round in April.
