Info
Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
b . No, existing regional/provincial/other boundaries are used
Comments: The constituencies’ number changes according to the type of election. A single national electoral district is used in presidential and Andean Parliament elections, while for the elections for the Republic’s Congress it is divided into twenty-six electoral districts (according to the multiple electoral district exercise) which correspond to each one of the twenty-four regions, the Constitutional Province of Callao and Lima Provinces.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política del Perú”, art. 189: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-constitucion-politica-2019/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley 26859, orgánica de elecciones”, art. 21: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26859-organica-elecciones-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries f . Communities of interest/cultural concerns
Comments: Three criteria are considered to set the number of representatives from each electoral district: a) Equity, by which one seat is assigned to each electoral district. b) Proportional Distribution, so that the remaining seats are allocated according to the electoral population from each district. C) Direct or Fixed Distribution, meaning that one or more electoral districts are directly assigned with a specific number of seats. Peru’s constituencies can be small, i.e. the Madre de Dios electoral district (one seat); medium, like La Libertad (seven seats); and large, such as Lima (thirty-six seats).
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política del Perú”, arts. 189 & 190: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-constitucion-politica-2019/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley 26859, orgánica de elecciones”, art. 21: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26859-organica-elecciones-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
a . Legislature (1st chamber)
Comments: The National Jury of Elections [Jurado Nacional de Elecciones] is the body legally responsible for drawing the electoral districts and for establishing the size of those constituencies.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política del Perú”, 12th Final Arrangement / 12ª Disposición final: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-constitucion-politica-2019/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley 26859, orgánica de elecciones”, art. 21: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26859-organica-elecciones-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
a . Head of State is the Head of Government c . Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: A second round can only take place if neither of the candidates obtains more than half of the votes issued, without taking into account the blank and invalid votes.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política del Perú”, art. 111: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-constitucion-politica-2019/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley 26859, orgánica de elecciones”, art. 17: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26859-organica-elecciones-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
b . Directly elected in general elections, absolute majority (with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The President is both the head of state and the head of government and is elected directly by an absolute majority of votes. If none of the candidates receives an absolute majority of votes, there is a second round of elections for the two candidates who have received the highest number of votes in the first round.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política del Perú”, art. 111: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-constitucion-politica-2019/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley 26859, orgánica de elecciones”, art. 17: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26859-organica-elecciones-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Currently, the President of Peru is Ollanta Humala Tasso, chosen one into the second electoral round for five years during 2011 elections.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política del Perú”, art. 112: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-constitucion-politica-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: It is composed of 130 members.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política del Perú”, arts. 90 & 90-A: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-constitucion-politica-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
g . List Proportional Representation
Comments: Peru uses the method of the Multiple Electoral District, applying the proportional representation with optional double-preferential voting. For seats to be allocated to the political parties in the Congress, they must obtain at least 5% of the national vote or win a minimum of six seats.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley 26859, orgánica de elecciones”, art. 21: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26859-organica-elecciones-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Part of Constitution b . Separate legislation d . Regulations or administrative rules
Comments: The electoral law is part of Constitution and specific electoral laws, such as: - Municipal Electoral Law Nº 26864 - Regional Electoral Law Nº 27683 - Organic Electoral Law N° 26859 - The Electoral Management Bodies (JNE and ONPE) also issue Resolutions on electoral matters.
Source: http://aceproject.org/ero-es?type=&country=Peru&topic=Legal%20Framework&keywords=&language=&sort_by=d
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/
Verified: 2020/01/28
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections b . Regional elections c . Local elections d . Referendums e . Other
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley 26859, orgánica de elecciones”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26859-organica-elecciones-2019/ ;
Law on regional elections: “Ley 27683, de elecciones regionales”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-27683-elecciones-regionales-2018/ ;
Law on municipal elections: “Ley 26864, de elecciones municipales”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26864-elecciones-municipales-2018/ ;
Direct Democracy Law: “Ley 26300, de los derechos de participación y control ciudadanos”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26300-derechos-participacion-control-ciudadanos-2015/
Verified: 2020/01/28
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
b . Voting is compulsory and regulated in the electoral law c . Voting is compulsory and regulated in the constitution
Comments: Compulsory until 70 years of age.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política del Perú”, art. 31: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-constitucion-politica-2019/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley 26859, orgánica de elecciones”, art. 9: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26859-organica-elecciones-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
c . Specially Appointed/Elected Electoral Tribunal
Comments: The National Jury of Elections (JNE) is the institution (EMB) in charge of such resolutions.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política del Perú”, art. 178 (4): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-constitucion-politica-2019/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley 26859, orgánica de elecciones”, art. 35: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26859-organica-elecciones-2019/ ;
Organic Law of the National Court of Elections: “Ley 26486, orgánica del Jurado Nacional de Elecciones”, art. 36 (f): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26486-organica-JNE-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level b . Regional level c . Local level
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política del Perú”, arts. 177, 178, 182 & 183: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-constitucion-politica-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature g . Other
Comments: The budget statements of the National Jury for Elections, the National Office for Electoral Processes and the National Registry of Identification and Civil Status are presented by the National Jury for Elections to the executive branch as separate statements within the Electoral Scheme folder and adopted by the plenary of the Congress.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política del Perú”, arts. 78, 80 178 (4): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-constitucion-politica-2019/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley 26859, orgánica de elecciones”, arts. 370 – 373: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26859-organica-elecciones-2019/ ;
Organic Law of the National Identification and Civil Status Registry: "Ley 36497, orgánica del Registro Nacional de Identificación y Estado Civil", art. 25: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26497-organica-RENIEC-2015/
Organic Law of the National Office for Electoral Processes: "Ley 26487, orgánica de la Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales", arts. 29 – 33: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26487-organica-ONPE-2006/ ;
Organic Law of the National Court of Elections, arts. 39 – 42: “Ley 26486, orgánica del Jurado Nacional de Elecciones”, art. 36 (f): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26486-organica-JNE-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature d . A national government department e . Another organ within the national government
Comments: After each electoral process, takes place a financial audit, which reports to the Comptroller´s Office, to the Department of Finance and to the Committee on Budget and General Account of the Congress.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley 26859, orgánica de elecciones”, art. 376: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26859-organica-elecciones-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
b . For a specified number of years
Comments: Members of both the National Jury of Elections and the National Office for Electoral Processes have a term of four years in office.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política del Perú”, art. 180, 182 & 183: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-constitucion-politica-2019/ ;
Organic Law of the National Identification and Civil Status Registry: "Ley 36497, orgánica del Registro Nacional de Identificación y Estado Civil", art. 10 & 15: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26497-organica-RENIEC-2015/
Organic Law of the National Office for Electoral Processes: "Ley 26487, orgánica de la Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales", art. 8: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26487-organica-ONPE-2006/ ;
Organic Law of the National Court of Elections: “Ley 26486, orgánica del Jurado Nacional de Elecciones”, art. 17: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26486-organica-JNE-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política del Perú”, art. 177: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-constitucion-politica-2019/ ;
Organic Law of the National Identification and Civil Status Registry: "Ley 36497, orgánica del Registro Nacional de Identificación y Estado Civil", art. 1: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26497-organica-RENIEC-2015/ ;
Organic Law of the National Office for Electoral Processes: "Ley 26487, orgánica de la Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales", art. 1: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26487-organica-ONPE-2006/ ;
Organic Law of the National Court of Elections: “Ley 26486, orgánica del Jurado Nacional de Elecciones”, art. 1: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26486-organica-JNE-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The composition of the electoral management bodies (three in all) rests on the provisions of their respective laws and the Constitution of Peru. The maximum authority of the National Jury of Elections is the Plenary, composed for five members; Head is the highest power representing the National Office for Electoral Processes; and, the Head of the National Registry of Identification and Civil Status is the highest authority of the body.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política del Perú”, art. 179, 180, 182 & 183: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-constitucion-politica-2019/ ;
Organic Law of the National Identification and Civil Status Registry: "Ley 36497, orgánica del Registro Nacional de Identificación y Estado Civil", art. 10 & 15: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26497-organica-RENIEC-2015/ ;
Organic Law of the National Office for Electoral Processes: "Ley 26487, orgánica de la Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales", art. 8: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26487-organica-ONPE-2006/ ;
Organic Law of the National Court of Elections: “Ley 26486, orgánica del Jurado Nacional de Elecciones”, art. 9: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26486-organica-JNE-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política del Perú”, art. 179, 180, 182 & 183: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-constitucion-politica-2019/ ;
Organic Law of the National Identification and Civil Status Registry: "Ley 36497, orgánica del Registro Nacional de Identificación y Estado Civil", art. 10 & 15: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26497-organica-RENIEC-2015/ ;
Organic Law of the National Office for Electoral Processes: "Ley 26487, orgánica de la Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales", art. 8: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26487-organica-ONPE-2006/ ;
Organic Law of the National Court of Elections: “Ley 26486, orgánica del Jurado Nacional de Elecciones”, art. 10: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26486-organica-JNE-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
f . Judiciary
Comments: The members of the Plenary of the National Jury for Elections (5 in total) are elected by the Supreme Court, the Board of the Supreme Prosecutors, the Lawyers College of Lima, and the senior members of the law school of the public and privates universities, respectively. The National Judicial Council elects heads of both the National Office for Electoral Processes and the National Registry of Identification and Civil Status.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política del Perú”, art. 179, 180, 182 & 183: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-constitucion-politica-2019/ ;
Organic Law of the National Identification and Civil Status Registry: "Ley 36497, orgánica del Registro Nacional de Identificación y Estado Civil", art. 10 & 15: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26497-organica-RENIEC-2015/ ;
Organic Law of the National Office for Electoral Processes: "Ley 26487, orgánica de la Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales", art. 8: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26487-organica-ONPE-2006/ ;
Organic Law of the National Court of Elections: “Ley 26486, orgánica del Jurado Nacional de Elecciones”, art. 10: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26486-organica-JNE-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management Body
Comments: Out of the three EMBs, it is the National Jury of Elections which is in charge of these functions, even during the non-electoral period.
Source: Organic Law of the National Office for Electoral Processes: "Ley 26487, orgánica de la Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales", art. 5 (ñ): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26487-organica-ONPE-2006/
Verified: 2020/01/28
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
a . Continuously
Comments:
Source: Organic Law of the National Court of Elections: “Ley 26486, orgánica del Jurado Nacional de Elecciones”, art. 5 (x): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26486-organica-JNE-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
b . Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
Comments: The National Jury for Elections is in charge of conducting voter education programs that raise political awareness of the public. For that purpose, it may enter into agreements with schools, universities and the media.
In addition, the Electoral Information and Education Department of the National Office for Electoral Processes is in charge of education campaigns, voter outreach and orientation.
Source: Organic Law of the National Court of Elections: “Ley 26486, orgánica del Jurado Nacional de Elecciones”, art. 5 (x): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26486-organica-JNE-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política del Perú”, arts. 30 & 31: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-constitucion-politica-2019/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley 26859, orgánica de elecciones”, art. 9: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26859-organica-elecciones-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship e . Other
Comments: Full possession of civic and political rights
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política del Perú”, arts. 30 & 31: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-constitucion-politica-2019/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley 26859, orgánica de elecciones”, arts. 7, 9: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26859-organica-elecciones-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
d . Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: The National Registry of Identification and Civil State and the National Jury of Elections are the authorities responsible for the registration of voters for the elections.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política del Perú”, art. 183: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-constitucion-politica-2019/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley 26859, orgánica de elecciones”, art. 9: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26859-organica-elecciones-2019/ ;
Organic Law of the National Identification and Civil Status Registy: "Ley 36497, orgánica del Registro Nacional de Identificación y Estado Civil", arts. 7 (d), 196: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26497-organica-RENIEC-2015/
Verified: 2020/01/28
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política del Perú”, arts. 30 & 31: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-constitucion-politica-2019/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley 26859, orgánica de elecciones”, art. 7: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26859-organica-elecciones-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify requirement) c . Regional distribution requirement f . Other
Comments: The inscription of the political associations requires the application with the denomination of the party or independent association; the member´s list with at least 1% of the total of the national voters; inscription made ninety days earlier to the elections; and, a video film with the member’s list and their respective National Document of Identity number. The inscription is effective only if the political association preserves parliamentary representation in the last general process of elections.
Source: Law on Political Parties: “Ley 28094, de organizaciones políticas”, arts. 5, 8: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-28094-orgs-pp-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
PC003
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship c . Country of birth f . Registration
Comments: In order to be eligible for elections to the Congress, one must be Peruvian citizen by birth, at least 25 years old, qualified elector and registered in the electoral roll.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política del Perú”, art. 90: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-constitucion-politica-2019/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley 26859, orgánica de elecciones”, art. 112: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26859-organica-elecciones-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
a . Neither in presidential nor legislative elections
Comments: Candidates can be nominated by registered parties, alliances or independent groups.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley 26859, orgánica de elecciones”, arts. 109 & 115: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26859-organica-elecciones-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct c . Indirect
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley 26859, orgánica de elecciones”, art. 194: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26859-organica-elecciones-2019/ ;
Law on Political Parties: “Ley 28094, de organizaciones políticas”, art. 29, 37, 38 & 41: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-28094-orgs-pp-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
a . Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance b . Based on result of previous election
Comments: a) Regarding indirect funding (free broadcast time etc.).
b) Only political parties that are represented in the Congress receive direct public funding. To this end, the State allocates 40% equally among all political parties represented in the Congress and 60% in proportion to the votes obtained by each political party in the previous legislative election.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley 26859, orgánica de elecciones”, 185 & 186: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26859-organica-elecciones-2019/ ;
Law on Political Parties: “Ley 28094, de organizaciones políticas”, art. 29, 37, 38 & 41: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-28094-orgs-pp-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Law on Political Parties: “Ley 28094, de organizaciones políticas”, art. 30: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-28094-orgs-pp-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
Vote Counting
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
a . The polling stations
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley 26859, orgánica de elecciones”, art. 278: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26859-organica-elecciones-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
a . Never recounted
Comments: The vote counting conducted in polling stations is not revisable.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley 26859, orgánica de elecciones”, art. 284: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26859-organica-elecciones-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
Media and Elections
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
a . Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance c . Based on result of previous election
Comments: Half of the total time available is distributed equally among all political parties that have nominated candidates. The other half is distributed in proportion to the representation that each political party has in Congress. Political parties participating for the first time in an election are allocated equal time to the party with the lowest representation in the Congress.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley 26859, orgánica de elecciones”, art. 194: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26859-organica-elecciones-2019/ ;
Law on Political Parties: “Ley 28094, de organizaciones políticas”, arts. 37 & 38: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-28094-orgs-pp-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
a . Yes, in presidential elections b . Yes, in legislative elections
Comments:
Source: Final Report of the European Union Election Observation Mission to the 2nd round of the Presidential Elections in Peru, 2011: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-final-report-second-roud-of-the-presidential/ (2016);
“Elecciones 2020: Así serán los grupos de candidatos al Congreso que participarán en el debate del 12, 16 y 19 de enero”: https://diariocorreo.pe/politica/debate-congreso-2020-elecciones-congresales-enero-candidatos-jurado-nacional-de-elecciones-jne-san-borja-noticia/
Verified: 2020/01/28
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
d . 6-7 days
Comments: The publication or dissemination of any kind of pre-election polls through the media can be made until the Sunday before Election Day.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley 26859, orgánica de elecciones”, art. 191: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26859-organica-elecciones-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: There are no specific legal provisions in this regard.
Source: Law on Political Parties: “Ley 28094, de organizaciones políticas”, art. 40 (6, 7 & 9): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-28094-orgs-pp-2019/
Verified: 2020/01/28
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The law on the citizens’ rights to political participation and oversight also recognizes the initiative for constitutional reform, the authorities’ removal and the demands of accountability. The removal of officials is for regional and local authorities, not for national authorities. The citizens’ initiative is included in the referendum modality, where citizens vote upon the regulatory issues that are presented to them. According to the law on the citizens’ rights to political participation and oversight, these mechanisms have to be requested by the voters.
Source: Constitution as amended by Law 29402 of 2011, art. 2 (17), 31, 32, 190, 206:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/constitucion/peru-constitucion-politica-2011/ (2016);
Law 26300 on Political participation and control rights of the citizens:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-de-los-derechos-de-participacion-y/ (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/24
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Any constitutional amendment must be approved by the Congress with absolute majority of the total number of its members, and ratified by referendum. Referendum may be omitted when the consent of Congress is obtained in two successive regular sessions with a favorable vote by more than two thirds of the number of members of the Congress.
Source: Constitution as amended by Law No 29402 of 2011, art. 206: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/constitucion/peru-constitucion-politica-2011/ (2016);
Law No 26300 on Political participation and control rights of the citizens:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-de-los-derechos-de-participacion-y/ (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/18
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: They may be subject to a referendum:
1. The total or partial reform of the Constitution;
2. The adoption of laws;
3. City ordinances, and
4. Matters relating to the decentralization process.
Source: Constitution as amended by Law No 29402 of 2011, art. 32: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/constitucion/peru-constitucion-politica-2011/ (2016);
Law Nº 26300 on Political participation and control rights of the citizens:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-de-los-derechos-de-participacion-y/ (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/18
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution as amended by Law N° 29402 of 2011, art. 2 (17), 31, 206 (2):
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/constitucion/peru-constitucion-politica-2011/ (2016);
Law Nº 26300 on Political participation and control rights of the citizens:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-de-los-derechos-de-participacion-y/ (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/18
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution as amended by Law N° 29402 of 2011, art. 2 (17), 31, 206 (2):
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/constitucion/peru-constitucion-politica-2011/ (2016);
Law Nº 26300 on Political participation and control rights of the citizens:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-de-los-derechos-de-participacion-y/ (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/18
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution as amended by Law N° 29402 of 2011, art. 2 (17), 31: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/constitucion/peru-constitucion-politica-2011/ (2016);
Law Nº 26300 on Political participation and control rights of the citizens:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-de-los-derechos-de-participacion-y/ (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/18
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
a . Always binding
Comments:
Source: Constitution as amended by Law N° 29402 of 2011, art. 2 (17), 31, 32, 190, 206:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/constitucion/peru-constitucion-politica-2011/ (2016);
Law Nº 26300 on Political participation and control rights of the citizens:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-de-los-derechos-de-participacion-y/ (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/18
DD130
Question: Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:
c . Both constitutional and other issues
Comments: The referendum takes place on constitutional reforms (partially or totally); on approbation of laws, regional rules of general issues and municipal decrees; and, on disapproval of laws, legislative and urgency decrees.
Source: Constitution as amended by Law N° 29402 of 2011, art. 2 (17), 31, 32, 190, 206:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/constitucion/peru-constitucion-politica-2011/ (2016);
Law Nº 26300 on Political participation and control rights of the citizens, art. 39:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-de-los-derechos-de-participacion-y/ (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/24
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution as amended by Law N° 29402 of 2011, art. 190: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/constitucion/peru-constitucion-politica-2011/ (2016);
Law Nº 26300 on Political participation and control rights of the citizens:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-de-los-derechos-de-participacion-y/ (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/18
Voting Operations
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
a . At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law No. 26859 as amended by Law N° 29403 of 08-09-2009, Art 53, 72 (2), 226:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/leyes-electorales/peru-ley-26859-organica-de-elecciones-2011/ (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/18
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
b . Citizens residing outside the country
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law No. 26859 as amended by Law N° 29403 of 08-09-2009, Art 224:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/leyes-electorales/peru-ley-26859-organica-de-elecciones-2011/ (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/18
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
a . Embassies b . Consulates c . Special polling stations e . By mail
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law No. 26859 as amended by Law N° 29403 of 08-09-2009, Art 226, 239 (2):
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/leyes-electorales/peru-ley-26859-organica-de-elecciones-2011/ (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/18
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots d . Electronic voting machine
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law No. 26859 as amended by Law N° 29403 of 08-09-2009, Art 262:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/leyes-electorales/peru-ley-26859-organica-de-elecciones-2011/ (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/24
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