Keiko Fujimori leads Roberto Sánchez by a margin of 0.008% in the Peruvian elections, according to data from El Peruano. While the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) reports 100% of tally sheets are processed, challenged records and a proposal by Sánchez to review all votes have left the final outcome uncertain.
- Keiko Fujimori: 50.004%
- Roberto Sánchez: 49.996%
- Current Status: 100% of tally sheets processed by ONPE
How close is the final vote count?
Official figures released by El Peruano at a 98.271% count placed Keiko Fujimori at 50.004% and Roberto Sánchez at 49.996%. The National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) has since confirmed that 100% of the electoral tally sheets have been processed, according to reports from Infobae.
Why is the result still uncertain?
Despite the completed count, a legal battle over challenged tally sheets has created a scenario of maximum uncertainty, according to El País. The narrow gap between the two candidates means that the resolution of these contested votes could shift the final result.
In response to the slim margin, Roberto Sánchez has called for a comprehensive review of the ballots. According to dw.com, Sánchez proposed that Fujimori agree to a review of
“all the votes”
in Peru to ensure the legitimacy of the outcome.
