candidates

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Challenging him are centre-right candidates Abelardo de la Espriella and Paloma Valencia.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The first round of voting on April 12 featured a record 35 candidates vying for the presidency, with Fujimori ultimately gaining 17.1 percent of the vote, while runner-up Pedro Sanchez captured 12 percent.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Noel Almario is one of four other candidates in the race.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

None of the candidates in Sunday's poll appear likely to win an outright majority, with a run-off vote scheduled for 21 June.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

As before, the candidates for Scythedom went first, having been tested the night before.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman