List of precandidates for Quito Mayor begins to take shape

The race for Quito's mayor is beginning to crystallize as political movements and parties move closer to their July 2 deadline for primary elections. These internal contests will determine who will officially contend for the mayoral seat in the upcoming municipal elections scheduled for November 29, 2026.

Pabel Muñoz, the current mayor, has secured his party's nomination for re-election through the Amigo movement, following a six-month suspension of his previous affiliation, Revolución Ciudadana. Meanwhile, Jorge Yunda is seeking to run with the Avanza party, though his candidacy hinges on a decision from the Electoral Contentious Tribunal regarding his registered domicile in Guayaquil.

Other notable contenders include Wilson Merino, a current Quito councilor selected by the Imparables movement, and Carla Larrea, who previously ran for vice president and will represent Creando Oportunidades (CREO). Cristina Cachaguay is also in the running as the precandidate for Unidad Popular (UP).

Within the ruling Acción Democrática Nacional (ADN) party, a decision is pending between Gabriela Sommerfeld and Giovanna Ubidia, both announced as precandidates on June 1. Additionally, former councilor Mishell Calvache is considering running with SUMA or ID, and ex-councilor Juan Esteban Guarderas's participation is also under consideration by various political organizations.