# Peru's JNE to Decide on Vice Mayor Debate Participation on September 7

Peru's National Jury of Elections will meet on September 7 to determine if vice mayoral candidates can participate in 2026 municipal debates.

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The Jurado Nacional de Elecciones (JNE) in Peru scheduled a meeting for Monday, September 7, 2026, to decide whether vice mayoral candidates will be allowed to participate in the debates for the 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections. [^1][^2]

Carlos Vilela, the national director of Education at the JNE, stated that the organization seeks to reach a democratic consensus with political groups on whether the first candidate on a list should participate or if the format should mirror the presidential elections. [^3] The Renovación Popular party sent a written request to the JNE to allow Rafael López Aliaga to participate in the Lima municipal debate as a vice mayoral candidate, following the resignation of his previous running mate, Luis Rubio. [^4] Carlos Vilela, the national director of Education at the JNE, stated that coordination meetings with political representatives began on September 7 to establish debate methodologies, moderators, and participant lists. [^5]

The evaluation of first councilor participation was triggered because several candidates who initially ran for mayor or regional governor withdrew their candidatures. [^6] The Lima municipality debate exposure is scheduled for Sunday, September 21, and Monday, September 22, 2026, while the Callao regional debate is set for Wednesday, September 16, 2026. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. The Jurado Nacional de Elecciones (JNE) in Peru scheduled a meeting for Monday, September 7, 2026, to decide whether vice mayoral candidates will be allowed to participate in the debates for the 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections. (elcomercio.pe, News)
2. The National Jury of Elections (JNE) will decide, in coordination with political organizations, whether candidates for first councilor positions can participate in the regional and municipal debates scheduled for October 4. (Gestión, News)
3. Carlos Vilela, the national director of Education at the JNE, stated that the organization seeks to reach a democratic consensus with political groups on whether the first candidate on a list should participate or if the format should mirror the presidential elections. (elcomercio.pe, News)
4. The Renovación Popular party sent a written request to the JNE to allow Rafael López Aliaga to participate in the Lima municipal debate as a vice mayoral candidate, following the resignation of his previous running mate, Luis Rubio. (elcomercio.pe, News)
5. Carlos Vilela, the national director of Education at the JNE, stated that coordination meetings with political representatives began on September 7 to establish debate methodologies, moderators, and participant lists. (Gestión, News)
6. The evaluation of first councilor participation was triggered because several candidates who initially ran for mayor or regional governor withdrew their candidatures. (Gestión, News)
7. The Lima municipality debate exposure is scheduled for Sunday, September 21, and Monday, September 22, 2026, while the Callao regional debate is set for Wednesday, September 16, 2026. (elcomercio.pe, News)

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