Peru Lima Mayor Count Reaches 95.4%

Peru's capital Lima reached a 95.4% vote count for its mayor race on Saturday, October 17, 2026, according to the National Elections Office (ONPE). The Renovation Popular list remained ahead of the Avanza País party, with a one-point lead, but there are still 1,202 disputed sheets pending resolution. Lima, as Peru's business and political center, is of significant interest to US companies, investors, and travelers.

Voting for mayors and regional governors took place on October 4, 2026, and the next mayor's appointment is expected to be announced soon, but no winner has yet been declared. The National Elections Jury (JNE) has not set an official date for the proclamation, as of October 15. The Renovation Popular party, led by Rafael López Aliaga, is the current frontrunner with 27.776% of the valid votes, while Avanza País candidate Francis Allison trails with 26.821%.

Other parties, such as Somos Perú (15.161%) and Podemos Perú (7.964%), are trailing far behind with 4.301% for Alianza para el Progreso. ONPE clarified on October 10 that sheets with observations, annulment requests, or challenges to identity are initially excluded from the count and sent to special electoral juries (JEE) for resolution.

As of October 15, 1,202 disputed sheets remained, down from 1,924 on October 5. The total of counted sheets and disputed sheets matches the 26,351 issued, with none remaining pending. The JNE has not set a date to proclaim a winner, and no sources provided information on how the dispute over López Aliaga's role as the top candidate on the winning ticket will be resolved.

Once a winner is proclaimed, US companies with Lima permits or contracts can expect clarity, and visitors can anticipate no change until the new municipal term begins on January 1, 2027.