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ONPE Sets Jan. 29 Draw for Poll Workers for Peru's 2026 General Election

More than 820,000 citizens will be selected under rules that set S/165 compensation alongside a S/275 no-show fine.

Overview

  • The public draw to designate table members will be held on Thursday, January 29, with the final list due on February 18.
  • Each polling table will have nine selected citizens—three principals and six alternates—though only three will serve on election day.
  • ONPE will offer training through the ONPEduca virtual platform and two national in-person sessions scheduled for March 29 and April 5.
  • Those selected may file valid justifications such as pregnancy or certified medical conditions once the preliminary list is published, and certain groups are excluded by law.
  • The general election is set for Sunday, April 12, with voting hours from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the window to choose a preferred polling place closed on December 14, 2025.