Elections in Peru

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 120 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.

Latest elections

Presidential election

Parliamentary election

Past elections

1931 - sánchez cerro 152060 UR haya de la torre 106007 apra j. m. de la jara 21921 arturo osores 19653

congresso constituinte - 71 dep UR - bloco sanchez cerro 23 apra 22 descentralistas 8 ind e 3 socialistas

Laws

* 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.

ee also

* National Jury of Elections
* National Office of Electoral Processes
* Electoral calendar
* Electoral system

External links

* [http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/p/peru/ Adam Carr's Election Archive]