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Poll Shows Tight Race Between Cepeda, De Espriella

5/24/2026

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  • The AtlasIntel poll (May 18-21) shows leftist front-runner Ivan Cepeda at 38.7% and right-wing businessman Abelardo De La Espriella at 37.3% voter intention, closing the gap.
  • If a runoff occurs, the poll projects Abelardo De La Espriella would win 50% to Ivan Cepeda’s 41.3%.
  • Abelardo De La Espriella’s platform calls for ending peace talks, tougher crime policies and expanded mining and energy projects.
  • Ivan Cepeda pledges deeper Petro-era social reforms.