Voters in Peru and the province of Lambayeque will head to the polls on Sunday, October 4, for the 2026 regional and municipal elections.
The nationwide vote will determine who will serve as regional governors, vice governors, and regional councillors, alongside provincial and district mayors who will assume public management across their respective jurisdictions.
Candidates in Lambayeque, a province located in northern Peru, are among those competing for municipal office as local party slates prepare for the vote.
Campaign disputes and ethics tribunal complaints
The electoral campaign has seen sharp political confrontations among candidates competing for key municipal posts. Candidate Samuel Daza filed a formal complaint against Lima Mayor Rafael López Aliaga before the Ethics Tribunal of the Electoral Ethical Pact, alleging political intimidation and coercion.
The ethics filing arose from reported confrontations between Daza and López Aliaga that involved private messages, phone calls, and public accusations.
The Ethics Tribunal operates under Peru's electoral framework to monitor political ethics, address campaign misconduct, and uphold democratic commitments made by participating parties during local and national elections.
Mayoral debate topics and transport policy
Policy proposals and candidate clashes have also shaped public debates leading up to the election. A second official debate for Lima allowed mayoral candidates to present their platform priorities and exchange criticism.
During the debate, candidates Carlos Bruce, Francis Allison, and Daniel Urresti identified public security as a top priority for municipal governance. The candidates also debated proposals concerning the elimination of the Urban Transportation Authority, known as the ATU.
The ATU is Peru's specialized public agency responsible for integrating and regulating urban transport systems across the metropolitan region of Lima and Callao. Public safety and transit oversight remain central concerns for voters across Peruvian municipalities.
Campaign activities and candidate debates are scheduled to continue in the lead up to October 4, when voters across Peru will cast their ballots to elect their next local authorities.
