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Peru’s Electoral Juries Clear 98% of 2026 Candidate Lists as Appeals Head to Jan. 21 Hearing

An AI screening tool accelerated early vetting compared with 2021.

Overview

  • The 29 special electoral juries have evaluated 1,768 of 1,811 submissions, a 97.63% advance since processing began on December 23.
  • Authorities report 1,133 candidacies formally registered, with 117 still in the tacha phase and others deemed inadmissible, improper, or under appeal.
  • The National Jury of Elections has resolved 75 appeals across five hearings held on January 8, 9, 12, 14, and 15.
  • A virtual session is scheduled for January 21 at 14:30 to review 20 pending appeals via Zoom.
  • Of 36 presidential formulas, about 99% were admitted within ten days, a pace credited to the Eleccia assistant working with the Declara+ system.