Fujimori Leads Polls in Historic 35-Candidate Peru Election

Keiko Fujimori leads Peru's 35-candidate presidential race just days before the vote.

“Fujimorism remains alive in Peru and leads the polls”

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Datum International placed her at 14.5%, Ipsos Peru at 13.7%, and WPLG Local 10 reported similar numbers.

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She is making her fourth bid after losing runoff contests in 2011, 2016, and 2021.

Her campaign leans heavily on order and security.

No one is expected to cross the 50% threshold to avoid a runoff.

There are 35 candidates on the ballot—the largest number in Peru's history.

The National Registry expects more than 27.3 million voters to participate.

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Four former presidents are currently jailed for corruption.

Álvarez's rise reflects public dissatisfaction with traditional elites.

Two-thirds of registered voters are women.

Security is the central voter concern.

“Peru 2026 General Election: First-Round Vote Must-Knows The 2026 Peru general election is set against a backdrop of instability, polarization, and a fragmented field of candidates”

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Fujimori's emphasis on order and militarized policing is a defining feature.

Álvarez promises to invite Bukele to implement his security model.

The Atlantic Council warned that Peru is embarking on a high-risk gamble.

24% of voters are undecided.