Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Peru's 2026 Election Sees Record 34 Candidates
Peru is having a big election next year with 34 people running to be president.
This is the most candidates ever, and it shows that the country has had a lot of political problems lately.
Some of the people running are a comedian, a former soccer player, and a woman who has tried to be president before.
The last president who finished their full term was a long time ago.
Many people in Peru are not sure who to vote for, so it might take two rounds of voting to pick a winner.
A record 34 candidates have registered for Peru's 2026 presidential election.
The election is scheduled for April 12, 2026, with the final list of candidates to be released on March 14, 2024.
Notable candidates include Keiko Fujimori, a former footballer, a comedian, and the brother of a jailed ex-president.
Peru has experienced significant political instability, with the last president to complete a full term being Ollanta Humala (2011-2016).
High distrust in traditional parties and politicians may lead to a run-off election on June 7, 2026.
- Who
- 34 candidates, including Keiko Fujimori, Rafael López Aliaga, Vladimir Cerrón, Carlos Álvarez, George Forsyth, and Mario Vizcarra
- What
- Record number of candidates for Peru's 2026 presidential election
- When
- Election date is April 12, 2026; final list of candidates to be released on March 14, 2024
- Where
- Peru
- Why
- Political instability and high distrust in traditional parties and politicians
- Number of Candidates
- 34
- Election Date
- April 12, 2026
- Final List Release
- March 14, 2024
- Last Full Term President
- Ollanta Humala (2011-2016)
- Notable Candidates
- Keiko Fujimori, Rafael López Aliaga, Vladimir Cerrón, Carlos Álvarez, George Forsyth, Mario Vizcarra