Elections in Peru
In Peru, the people directly elect a head of state (the president) as well as a legislature. The president is elected by the people for a five year term. The unicameral Congress (Congreso) has 120 members, also elected for a five-year term by proportional representation.
Peru has a multi-party system, which effectively bars one party from becoming the sole influence in a decision-making process. As such, parties must work with one another to form coalition governments.
The whole election process is held by the National Jury of Elections and the
National Office of Electoral Processes.
Latest elections
Presidential election
Parliamentary election
Past elections
1931 - sanchez cerro 152060 UR
haya de la torre 106007 apra j. m. de la jara 21921arturo osores 19653
congresso constituinte - 71 dep UR - bloco sanchez cerro 23 apra 22 descentralistas 8 ind e 3 socialistas
Laws
Sale of alcohol and carrying firearms (except for Members of the Armed Forces and the National Police) are forbidden during an election.
Political gatherings are forbidden, while public gatherings of any sort are prohibited during voting hours, including religious liturgies and entertainment shows. Clergy of any religion can not participate in their distinctive garments or habits.
See also
National Jury of Elections
National Office of Electoral Processes
Electoral calendar
Electoral system
External links
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