Ecuador electoral body registers over 200 objections to sectional election candidacies

Ecuador's National Electoral Council (CNE) has received more than 200 objections to candidacies for the sectional elections scheduled for November 29, 2026. As of Thursday evening, 219 objections were registered across 18 provinces.

Morona Santiago province has the highest number of objections with 63, followed by Manabí with 29, Chimborazo with 26, and Galápagos with 22. Most objections, 103 out of 219, are against candidates for rural parish council seats. Other targeted positions include mayors (43 objections), prefects (26), and various council seats.

Preliminary data indicates that 53,534 candidacies were registered, including 27,517 principal candidates and 26,017 alternates. However, the CNE emphasizes that registration does not guarantee official inscription. Provincial Electoral Boards will verify that all candidates meet the established requirements and are free from disqualifications.

Political organizations can also file objections and appeals with the Electoral Contentious Tribunal. The final list of qualified candidates, who will participate in the 2027 sectional elections, will be announced on November 9, 2026.