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Peru's 2026 Election: Key Candidates Address Security Amid Instability

4/11/2026

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Peru's 2026 Election

The 2026 Peru general election is set for April 12, with 27.3 million voters choosing a president, vice presidents, and legislative representatives amid instability and security concerns.
If no candidate reaches 50%, a June 7 ballotage follows.
Keiko Fujimori, Carlos Álvarez, Rafael López Aliaga lead with security proposals.
Voter education, transparency, and international observation missions are planned.
The outcome could shape Peru's future and stance toward U.S. and Chinese interests.

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Ohio Primary Candidates

Ohio's primary election on May 5 will select candidates for Secretary of State, with both parties prioritizing election integrity.
Republican Robert Sprague supports "incremental improvements" such as citizenship checks and printed ballots, while his opponent, Marcell Strbich, advocates for enhanced voter verification and critiques electronic systems.
Democrats Allison Russo and Bryan Hambley focus on gerrymandering and simplifying ballot language, with Hambley proposing an independent redistricting body.
The Ohio Democratic Party has not endorsed any candidate, and Libertarian Tom Pruss seeks to restore neutrality in elections.

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Peru's 2026 Election

The 2026 Peru general election is set for April 12, with 27.3 million voters choosing a president, vice presidents, and legislative representatives amid instability and security concerns.
If no candidate reaches 50%, a June 7 ballotage follows.
Keiko Fujimori, Carlos Álvarez, Rafael López Aliaga lead with security proposals.
Voter education, transparency, and international observation missions are planned.
The outcome could shape Peru's future and stance toward U.S. and Chinese interests.

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