ADN names Giovanna Ubidia as pre-candidate for Mayor of Quito

Acción Democrática Nacional (ADN) has officially named Giovanna Ubidia as its pre-candidate for the Mayor of Quito. Ubidia, who currently serves as the National Director of Peasant Social Security, announced her candidacy on social media on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

This designation rules out former Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld from running for the mayoral position under the ADN banner. Ubidia, who previously ran for the National Assembly for Pichincha in the last general elections, expressed her honor and responsibility in accepting the nomination.

"It is time to provide solutions and put Quito in order," Ubidia stated, thanking President Daniel Noboa and other party officials. ADN also announced pre-candidate nominations for other key positions, including Harold Burbano for the Prefecture of Pichincha, Niels Olsen for the Mayor of Guayaquil, and Zaida Rovira for the Prefecture of Guayas.

The announcement comes just one day before the National Electoral Council's deadline for political organizations to conclude their primary elections for the 2026 sectional elections.

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Hoy asumo con mucho honor y total responsabilidad mi candidatura a la Alcaldía de Quito (…) Es momento de dar soluciones y poner a Quito en orden