Peru extended its national election into Monday after widespread delays and logistical issues left tens of thousands unable to vote and slowed the release of final results.

Preliminary data from the National Office of Electoral Processes showed conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori leading with 16.9% of the vote, followed by Rafael López Aliaga at 14.6%, with just over half of ballots counted as of Monday morning.

With 35 candidates on the ballot, no contender was expected to reach the 50% threshold required to avoid a runoff. The early results point to a second-round election scheduled for June 8, likely featuring both Fujimori and López, marking a contest between two right-leaning figures.

The election comes amid prolonged political instability in Peru, which has cycled through multiple presidents in recent years. The vote follows the 2022 removal of former President Pedro Castillo, the 2025 impeachment of Dina Boluarte, and the ousting of interim leader Jose Jerí earlier this year.

Sunday’s voting process was disrupted by delays in delivering electoral materials, particularly in the capital of Lima, leaving at least 52,000 voters unable to cast ballots. Authorities reported that 13 polling locations never opened on time.

At the request of election officials, the National Jury of Elections approved an extension to allow affected voters to participate on Monday. Polling stations were reopened with additional logistical support and security provided by national police.

Observers from the Organization of American States described the election as generally orderly despite the setbacks and supported the decision to extend voting to protect voter access.

Fujimori, daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, addressed supporters Sunday night, signaling confidence in advancing to the runoff and framing the race as a turning point for the country.

Final certified results remain pending as authorities continue counting ballots and processing votes from extended polling locations.