Peru’s National Elections Board (JNE) confirms that a presidential runoff will be held on June 7 after certifying the official results of the first round of voting in early April. The board rules that no candidate received more than half of the valid votes, triggering a second-round election. Following confirmation of the vote count, Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez advance to face each other in the runoff.
Several outlets report that the election process leading up to the first-round results included concerns raised by political actors, including allegations of fraud and logistical problems reported during the initial vote. However, the outlets agree that the JNE’s confirmation is what formally sets the date and the two finalists for the runoff. The first-round tally is described as having been released and then subject to JNE verification before the second round could be scheduled. With the official standings now confirmed, Fujimori and Sánchez are set to campaign for the June 7 election.
