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Senator Iván Cepeda Wins Historic Pact Nomination for 2026

10/27/2025

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Iván Cepeda, a Colombian Senator and ally of President Gustavo Petro, won the Historic Pact nomination for the 2026 presidential election with 1.02 million votes (64.4%), defeating Health Minister Carolina Corcho, who earned 472,062 votes (29.5%).
The primary turnout was low relative to the 41.2 million registered voters.
The National Electoral Council will decide whether Cepeda can participate in a broader interparty referendum set for March 2026, alongside legislative elections.

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Iván Cepeda, a Colombian Senator and ally of President Gustavo Petro, won the Historic Pact nomination for the 2026 presidential election with 1.02 million votes (64.4%), defeating Health Minister Carolina Corcho, who earned 472,062 votes (29.5%).
The primary turnout was low relative to the 41.2 million registered voters.
The National Electoral Council will decide whether Cepeda can participate in a broader interparty referendum set for March 2026, alongside legislative elections.