Ecuador's CNE calls sectional and Cpccs elections for November 29, 2026

Ecuadorians will return to the polls before the end of 2026 to elect new authorities. The National Electoral Council (CNE) announced the date and rules for the upcoming sectional and Council of Citizen Participation and Social Control (Cpccs) elections, scheduled for November 29, 2026.

Nearly 14 million voters are expected to participate in this electoral process. They will choose 23 provincial prefects and vice prefects, 222 mayors, 909 urban council members, 457 rural council members, and 4,131 rural parish board members. Additionally, seven Cpccs members will be elected for the 2027-2031 term.

The CNE outlined a detailed calendar for the elections. Candidate registration will occur online from August 2 to August 17. A preliminary list of qualified candidates for the Cpccs will be published on September 24, followed by the election campaign from November 12 to November 16. The voting itself will take place on Sunday, November 29, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Voters will need to present their national ID or passport, whether current or expired.

Special voting arrangements include individuals deprived of liberty without a final conviction voting on November 26, and the "vote at home" program on November 27. The CNE will also organize 45 mandatory debates for jurisdictions with over 100,000 voters, covering 21 prefectures and 24 mayoralties.