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Ipsos quick count shows statistical tie in Peru's presidential race

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A voter approaches the electoral workers' desk at a polling station on the day of a runoff election between conservative presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori and left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez, in Lima, Peru, June 7, 2026. REUTERS/Leslie Moreno
A voter approaches the electoral workers' desk at a polling station on the day of a runoff election between conservative presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori and left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez, in Lima, Peru, June 7, 2026. REUTERS/Leslie Moreno Leslie Moreno Reuters

LIMA - An early tally by pollster Ipsos shows that Roberto Sanchez, is leading Peru's presidential race with 50.3% compared to Keiko Fujimori's 49.7%, a statistical tie according to Ipsos representatives.

The Ipsos quick count uses a representative sampling of polling stations across the country. While not an official count, the quick count has been an accurate indicator of the final count in previous elections.

(Reporting by Alexander Villegas and Marco Aquino)

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This story was originally published June 7, 2026 at 7:41 PM.

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