# Peru Regions Face 29 November Runoff

> Peru's regional governors need 30% of valid votes to win without a runoff.
- Title: Peru Regions Face 29 November Runoff · The Rio Times
- Summary: Peru's regional governors need 30% of valid votes to win without a runoff. Peru's regional races may require a runoff on 29 November 2026 if no governor…
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- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/peru-regional-governor-runoff-29-november-30-percent-2026
- Author: Valentina Gómez
- Published: 2026-10-04T04:38:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: peru, regional governor, runoff election, 30 percent rule, jne, onpe, peru election, 29 november 2026, valid votes, second regional election, news, world
## Peru's Regional Election Rule
Peru's regional races can run past election night with a governor needing 30% of valid votes to win.
## 30% Rule Details
A regional governor ticket wins if it collects at least 30% of valid votes, excluding blank and null ballots.
## Runoff Date Set
The JNE set Sunday 29 November 2026 as the date for a possible regional runoff election.
## Runoff Conditions
The runoff applies only where no governor ticket reaches 30% on 4 October 2026.
## Counting Timetable
Contested tally sheets go to local juries by Sunday 11 October with hearings until Wednesday 28 October.
## What This Means
Local leadership may stay open for weeks, affecting permits and paperwork for expats.
## Runoff Impact
A second round on 29 November could delay regional leadership confirmation until late November.
## What's Unknown
The number of regions needing a runoff and contested tally sheets remains unclear.
## Next Steps
Peru's winners will be known in about 20 days after ONPE completes recounts.
## Key takeaway

Peru's regional races may require a runoff on 29 November 2026 if no governor ticket reaches 30% of valid votes.