In Peru, the people directly elect a head of state (the president) as well as a legislature. The president is elected by the people for a five-year term. The bicameral Congress (Congreso) consists of a Chamber of Deputies (lower house) and a Senate (upper house). The Chamber of Deputies has 130 members, with members elected for a five-year term by proportional representation. Consisting of 60 members, the Senate is elected via a mix of nationwide and regional electoral districts.
Peru has a multi-party system, which effectively bars one party from becoming the sole influence in a decision-making process. As such, parties must work with one another to form coalition governments. The whole election process is held by the National Jury of Elections and the National Office of Electoral Processes. Peru has compulsory voting.
Background Secret ballots were introduced in 1931, along with an expansion of suffrage to allow all literate males to vote. From 1993 to 2026, Peru had a unicameral legislature. Inaugurations are typically held on July 28.
Schedule Position 2016 2020 2021 2026Type Presidential (April & June)Congress (April)Gubernatorial (April & June) Congress (January) Presidential (April & June)National Congress (April)Gubernatorial (April & June) Presidential (April & June)National Congress (April)Gubernatorial (April & June)President andvice presidentPresident and vice president None President and vice president President and vice presidentCongressAll seats All seats All seats All seats Provinces, cities and municipalitiesAll positions None All positions All positions
Latest elections
Presidential election
Parliamentary election
Laws Sale of alcohol and carrying firearms (except for Members of the Armed Forces and the National Police) are forbidden during an election. Political gatherings are forbidden, while public gatherings of any sort are prohibited during voting hours, including religious liturgies and entertainment shows. Clergy of any religion can not participate in their distinctive garments or habits.
See also National Jury of Elections National Office of Electoral Processes Electoral calendar Electoral system
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External links Adam Carr's Election Archive