ONPE: 45,000 branches of political organizations will be able to participate in internal elections

National Bureau of Electoral ProcessesONPE) He reported that 45,553 members political organizations may participate in internal elections, which they are required to hold in order to select candidates who will compete in Additional municipal elections next July 2nd.

Of the total number of active branches, 35 221 belong to seven political parties, and 10 332 correspond to 15 regional movements from Amazonas (2), Ancash (2), Arequipa (2), Cajamarca (1), Cusco (1), Huancavelica (2), Huanuco (2) and Lima (3).

This information, updated as of January 26, 2023, was prepared based on the register of affiliates of 22 political organizations (7 political parties and 15 regional movements), which were brought to the attention of ONPE their calls for internal elections.

In addition, the electoral body reports that 222 polling stations need to be established for internal elections. It assumes a maximum capacity of 800 affiliates at the table and a minimum of 5 and 10 affiliates in districts who participate in extra and extra seats respectively.

It is also expected to use 37 polling stations spread across 30 polling stations, 12 of which are districts where EMC 2023 will take place (EMC Headquarters District) and another 18 with larger electoral populations and better accessibility (EMC District). , additional headquarters). This requirement is mandatory to participate in the internal elections organized by ONPE to participate in EMC 2023.

Who chose this modality?

The membership modality (26 February) was chosen by the political parties Juntos por el Perú, Partido Democrático Somos Perú, Accion Popular, Partido Morado and Partido Nacional Perú Libre.

Also regional movements Sentimiento Amazonense Regional; Arequipa, traditions and future; Unity and Government Action Alliance – Water, Ancash Partners, Inca Pachacutec Regional Movement, Independent Movement Working for All, Aini Regional Movement and Patria Joven.

While the elections through delegates (March 5) were chosen by the political parties Alianza para el Progreso and Frente Popular Agrícola FIA of Peru, as well as the Victoria Amazonense Regional Movement, Arequipeña Force, Cajamarca Siempre Verde, Huánuco Primero Regional Independent Movement, My Regional Independent Movement Neighborhood, Lima Regional Civil Unity Movement and Regional Development Agreement – Lima.

Schedule and candidates

According to the internal election schedule, this Wednesday, February 1, is the deadline for the National Electoral Jury to submit ONPE preliminary candidates to ONPE, and February 6 is the date when political organizations must submit their list of board members to ONPE. .

Candidates elected in the internal party elections will take part in EMC 2023, which will be held on July 2 this year in Rekta (Amazonas), Canis and Ako (Ancash), Lari (Arequipa), Chimbana, Peony and Ninabamba. (Cajamarca), Manitea (Cusco), Salcabamba and Chinchihuasi (Huancavelica), Aparicio Pomares (Huanuco) and Huamantanga (Lima). This election will elect 12 mayors and 60 councillors.