Peru Presidential Runoff Too Close to Call as Fujimori Lead Narrows

Early results in Peru's presidential runoff showed the contest too close to call as of early Monday. The initial tallies showed no decisive margin for either side. Peru's election authorities have not yet announced a final outcome.

The vote counting process is ongoing as more ballots are tallied. No winner has been declared based on the early data. Conservative Keiko Fujimori held a razor-thin lead over leftist candidate Roberto Sánchez.

Her lead narrowed with votes still being counted. Fujimori was all but tied with her rival early Monday. Voters participated in the national contest across the country on June 7. Polls ran from 7am to 5pm.

The exit-poll flash was scheduled for 5pm, and the first official count was due after 11pm. A civil-society quick count was expected around 8pm on June 7. The final result could take days due to the tight race and the need to process rural and overseas ballots.

A nationwide dry law was in force on June 6 and held until 8am Monday. Alcohol sales stopped for everyone until that time. Only sellers face fines for violating the law. Campaigning ended prior to the June 7 runoff.

Foreign residents without a Peruvian ID neither vote nor face the no-vote fine. Peru has had nine presidents in the decade leading up to the 2026 election. Fujimori is a four-time candidate. S.

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