He National Election Jury (JNE) established the deadline and requirements for public officials who wish to apply in the Regional and Municipal Elections 2026 present their resignation or request leave without pay while the electoral elections last.
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Through Resolution 00746-2025-JNE, it was established in the electoral schedule that the authorities must present their resignation 180 days before the election of the October 4 this year as long as they wish to apply for regional governments; That is, it has a deadline of Tuesday April 7 to resign.
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The resignation document must be presented by the renunciant to the JNEthrough the Virtual Parts Table (MPV) until the 14th of the same month.
This measure reaches ministers and vice ministers of state, magistrates of the Judiciary Powerhim, Public Ministry and Constitutional Courtthe comptroller, the members of the National Board of Justice (JNJ), JNEthe head of the ONPE, Reniec, Ombudsmanthe president of BCR, S.B.S. and Sunat.
On the other hand, if the authorities wish to run for municipal positions, they must present their resignation 60 days before the election; that is, until June 16, effective as of Wednesday, August 5.
Requirements for Governors, vice-governors and elected mayors
The JNE also established the deadline for currently elected authorities. Regional governors and vice-governors who wish to run for the position of mayor, and vice versa, must resign 6 months before the election. That is, they have until Saturday, April 4 to present their resignation.
Regarding unpaid licenses, the deadline is Monday the 6th of the same month.
Regional and municipal managers and directors, prefects, sub-prefects and lieutenant governors must request this permit 120 days before the electoral elections, on Monday, June 8.
For public officials who administer or manage funds and officials of State companies, they must request their unpaid license 30 days in advance, on Friday, September 4, but they must become effective as of June 16.
Workers and officials of state and municipal organizations and companies must request unpaid leave 30 days prior to the elections, on September 4.
Requirements for members of the Armed Forces and PNP who wish to apply
Members of the Armed Forces and the PNP who have not retired and who plan to apply must retire no later than June 16.
