Ecuador's CNE sets campaign spending limits for 2026 sectional elections

Ecuador's National Electoral Council (CNE) has established the maximum spending limit for candidates participating in the sectional and Council of Citizen Participation and Social Control (Cpccs) elections. These elections are slated to take place on November 29, 2026. The CNE's plenary session approved this financial ceiling on July 10, 2026, marking a significant step in the electoral calendar.

The spending limit applies to a range of elected positions, including prefects, vice prefects, mayors, urban and rural council members, and rural parish board members. The CNE calculated this limit based on Article 209 of the Electoral Code and the number of registered voters in each jurisdiction. This regulation aims to govern the maximum amount of a political organization's own resources that can be allocated to campaign activities.

Further details regarding the specific limits for each position will be published on the CNE's website once the resolution is officially notified by the Secretariat. In a related note, the CNE reiterated that current regulations strictly prohibit the reception or use of private financing during the election campaigns for Cpccs candidates. This rule is part of the specific guidelines governing the election of Cpccs members, ensuring a regulated campaign environment.