Voters across Peru will head to the polls on Sunday, October 4, 2026, to vote in nationwide regional and municipal elections. Citizens will select regional governors, vice governors, regional councillors, provincial mayors, and district mayors to assume public management responsibilities across their respective jurisdictions.
In the historic southern city of Cusco, candidates representing various political parties are competing for the provincial mayoralty as voters prepare to choose new local leadership for the upcoming term.
Peru holds subnational elections to determine regional and municipal governance across all 25 departments of the South American nation. Cusco, famed for its Inca history and position as a major urban hub in the Andes, relies on its provincial mayor and council to manage public services, infrastructure, and urban planning.
Electoral ethical complaints and candidate disputes
The campaign period preceding the October vote has included sharp disputes between political figures. Candidate Samuel Daza filed a formal complaint against Rafael Lopez Aliaga before the Ethics Tribunal of the Electoral Ethical Pact. Daza reported Lopez Aliaga for alleged political intimidation and coercion, citing campaign communications that involved text messages, phone calls, and public accusations.
The Ethics Tribunal of the Electoral Ethical Pact is an institutional body in Peruvian elections tasked with hearing complaints regarding ethical violations and candidate conduct during political campaigns.
Lima mayoral debates and transport proposals
In Lima, candidate exchanges intensified during the second session of the municipal debate. Candidates Carlos Bruce, Francis Allison, and Daniel Urresti centered their proposals on making public security their main priority. The candidates also debated proposals concerning the elimination of the Urban Transport Authority.
The Urban Transport Authority is the government entity regulating public transportation systems across the Lima metropolitan area. Following the conclusion of the voting process on October 4, elected authorities across Peru will assume public management in their respective subnational jurisdictions.
