TCE rules on Jorge Yunda's electoral domicile request in Quito

The Electoral Contentious Tribunal (TCE) has ruled in favor of Jorge Yunda, a pre-candidate for mayor of Quito representing Avanza, ordering the National Electoral Council (CNE) to correct his electoral registry. The CNE had previously refused Yunda's request to change his electoral domicile back to Quito from Guayaquil.

The TCE accepted Yunda's appeal against the CNE's refusal, formally issued on June 23, 2026. The tribunal nullified the CNE's decision and an accompanying memorandum that justified the denial. The ruling mandates that the CNE must update Yunda's electoral registration to reflect his domicile in Quito, specifically in the San Roque area of the Centro Histórico parish, within one day of the judgment becoming effective.

This decision specifically addresses Yunda's electoral registration and does not alter his civil domicile or personal status. The TCE also requires the CNE to provide documentation proving compliance with the order within the same one-day timeframe.

Jorge Yunda reacted to the ruling, expressing his satisfaction. He noted the unusual circumstance of being registered in Guayaquil despite always voting in San Roque since reaching adulthood. Yunda stated that the unanimous decision by the five judges to accept his appeal and order the correction was a positive step towards his campaign goal: "now, let's go win."