Overview
- More than 15.6 million citizens were called to vote at 3,498 polling centers that opened at 08:00 under compulsory voting rules.
- President Gabriel Boric cast his ballot in Punta Arenas with his newborn daughter present and urged participation while stating he cannot endorse any candidate.
- Eight candidates are on the presidential ballot, and projections indicate the race will proceed to a runoff next month.
- Officialist contender Jeannette Jara led pre-blackout surveys at roughly 28 percent as right-wing rivals José Antonio Kast, Evelyn Matthei, and Johannes Kaiser compete for a spot in the second round.
- Chileans are also electing 155 deputies and 23 senators, with right-leaning blocs seen as favored for Congress; polls close at 18:00 with preliminary results expected around 20:30–21:00.