Peru's Sanchez Narrows Runoff Gap With 43.8% Support as Fujimori Holds 43.2%
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Updated · Reuters · Jun 5
Peru's Sanchez Narrows Runoff Gap With 43.8% Support as Fujimori Holds 43.2%
3 articles · Updated · Reuters · Jun 5
Summary
43.8% support put leftist Roberto Sanchez slightly ahead of conservative Keiko Fujimori at 43.2% in an Ipsos poll before Peru's June 7 presidential runoff, though the race remained within the survey's margin of error.
2.1 percentage points was the poll's margin of error, and about 13% of respondents said they would cast a blank or invalid ballot, underscoring how unsettled the contest remains.
35% to 43.8% marks Sanchez's rise from the previous Ipsos poll released May 31, while Fujimori climbed from 38% to 43.2% after Sanchez moderated his message and built alliances.
April's first round left Fujimori leading with 17.18% and Sanchez second with 12.03%, setting up a polarized runoff in which Peru bars publication of polls during the final campaign week.