The movement led by Gustavo Petro will carry out an open vote on October 26 to select its presidential candidate for the 2026 elections. In addition, the consultation will include candidates for Congress, seeking to strengthen the progressive alliance.
The party of the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, historical pact, confirmed that he will hold an open consultation to choose his presidency candidate in the 2026 elections. The vote is scheduled for the October 26according to the calendar established by the National Electoral Council (CNE) from Colombia.
The consultation will also define the candidacies to Congress, and the winner must seek political and programmatic agreements with other progressive forces within the Frente Amplio, with the aim of ensuring victory at the polls.
The former minister of environment, Susana Muhamadwhich aspires to be the candidate of the party, said: “The historical pact will go to open consultation on October 26 to choose candidacies in a fair and democratic way. On July 19 we will make the National Convention and we will begin a campaign of mass affiliation. We advance in unity.”
Among the names competing in the intern are also the senator María José Pizarrothe former director of the Department of Social Prosperity Gustavo Bolívarand the former health minister Carolina Cork.
The first round of Colombia’s presidential elections will be held May 31, 2026 And, if necessary, a second round is scheduled for the June 21. The winner will assume command August 7 of the same year.
How are presidential elections in Colombia
In Colombiapresidential elections are held under a system of Two laps. In the first round, which is usually held at the end of Maythe candidate who obtains more from 50% of the votes wins directly. If no applicant reaches that percentage, a second round is made between the two most voted, usually a few weeks later in June.
The president and the vice president are elected in Joint formula And the position assumes the August 7 next to the choice. The hard mandate four yearsand immediate re -election is not allowed, although a former president can apply again after a period outside of power.
Participation is mandatory For major Colombians of 18 yearsand candidates must be Colombians by birth and have at least 30 years.
Source: Ambito
