Harold Burbano registers candidacy for Quito mayor with ruling ADN party

Harold Burbano is making a political leap from serving in President Daniel Noboa's cabinet to running for Mayor of Quito. The ruling Acción Democrática Nacional (ADN) party officially selected him as their candidate for the capital's mayoral race in the 2026 elections.

His candidacy was registered on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at the provincial delegation of the National Electoral Council. On the same day, Giovanna Ubidia also registered her candidacy for the Prefecture of Pichincha under the officialist movement.

Before his mayoral bid, Burbano held significant positions in the national government, including Minister of Human Development and Minister of Labor. His public service record also includes roles as Vice Minister of Social Inclusion, Vice Minister of Economic Inclusion, and General Coordinator of Rights Protection at the Ombudsman's Office. He is a lawyer with a master's degree in Human Rights and Democratization for Latin America and the Caribbean, complemented by specialized studies in human rights protection and social inclusion.

Burbano has outlined preliminary proposals for Quito, emphasizing security, mobility, infrastructure development, and job creation. He also aims to enhance the administrative efficiency of the Municipality to ensure that its services effectively meet the needs of the city's inhabitants. ADN's provincial campaign also features Giovanna Ubidia for Pichincha's Prefecture, a candidate Burbano praised for her work in rural areas and with territorial organizations.