Peru's electoral board confirms June 7 presidential runoff with Fujimori and Sánchez
Peru's electoral board has confirmed the results of the first round of presidential elections, leading to a runoff between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez on June 7. Fujimori received 2.8 million votes, while Sánchez garnered 2.015 million votes. With over 70% of voters choosing other candidates, both will need to form coalitions to secure victory in the upcoming election.
- ▪Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez will compete in a presidential runoff on June 7.
- ▪Fujimori, representing the Popular Force party, received 17.19% of the votes.
- ▪Sánchez, from the Juntos por el Perú party, obtained 12.03% of the votes.
- ▪More than 70% of voters did not select either candidate in the first round.
- ▪Peru has faced significant political instability, with eight presidents in nearly a decade.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onPeru's electoral board confirms June 7 presidential runoff with Fujimori and SánchezPeruvian electoral authorities have confirmed the results of the first round of presidential electionsByThe Associated PressMay 17, 2026, 10:51 AM1:10Presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori, of the Popular Force party, waves to supporters in San Juan de Lurigancho district in Lima, Peru, Saturday, May 9, 2026.
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