Elections in Peru

Template:Short description Template:Sidebar with collapsible lists In Peru, the people directly elect a head of state (the president) as well as a legislature. The president is elected by the people for a five-year term. The unicameral Congress (Congreso) has 130 members, also elected for a five-year term by proportional representation. Peru has a multi-party system, which effectively bars one party from becoming the sole influence in a decision-making process. As such, parties must work with one another to form coalition governments. The whole election process is held by the National Jury of Elections and the National Office of Electoral Processes. Peru has compulsory voting.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="BrennanHill2014">Template:Cite book</ref>

HistoryEdit

Secret ballots were introduced in 1931, along with an expansion of suffrage to allow all literate males to vote.<ref name=":0">Template:Citation</ref>

ScheduleEdit

ElectionEdit

Position	2016	2017	2021
Type	Presidential (April & June) National Congress (April) Gubernatorial (April & June)	None	Presidential (April & June) National Congress (April) Gubernatorial (April & June)
President and vice president	President and vice president	None	President and vice president
National Congress	All seats	None	All seats
Provinces, cities and municipalities	All positions	None	All positions

InaugurationEdit

Position	2016	2017	2021
Type	Presidential (May) National Congress (May) Gubernatorial (May)	None	Presidential (May) National Congress (May) Gubernatorial (May)
President and vice president	28 July	None	28 July
National Congress	28 July	None	28 July
Provinces, cities and municipalities	28 July	None	28 July

Latest electionsEdit

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Presidential electionEdit

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Parliamentary electionEdit

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LawsEdit

Sale of alcohol and carrying firearms (except for Members of the Armed Forces and the National Police) are forbidden during an election.
Political gatherings are forbidden, while public gatherings of any sort are prohibited during voting hours, including religious liturgies and entertainment shows. Clergy of any religion can not participate in their distinctive garments or habits.