The National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) published the official link for citizens to check if they were designated as board members in the General Elections 2026including roles as a starter or substitute.
The consultation will be available after national draw carried out by ONPE this January 29when the three regular members and six substitutes per polling station throughout the country have been defined. This digital service allows you to avoid unnecessary travel and know in advance the place where each person must appear on election day.
In addition to verifying the designation, citizens can review their assigned role and prepare in time to fulfill their electoral duties without setbacks.
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ONPE official LINK: steps to see if you are a board member
- Open the official link of electoral consultation of the ONPE: LINK
- Write your ID number in the corresponding field.
- Check the result: The system will tell you if you were chosen as a board member.
- Verify your role: you will know if you are a member (president, secretary or third member) or alternate and the assigned voting location.
What are the functions of board members?
The board members They are responsible for setting up the voting table starting at 6:00 a.m. so that voting begins at 7:00 a.m.
Once the premises are open, they must supervise the voting process, verify the identity of the voters and ensure that each one can cast their vote without irregularities.
At the close of the day, these citizens count the votes, fill out the official records and deliver all the documentation to the electoral authorities, guaranteeing the transparency of the process.
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What is the payment for table members?
Those who fulfill the assigned function will receive a pay of 165 solesamount equivalent to 3% of a Tax Tax Unit (ITU) in recognition of their contribution to election day.
This incentive is provided only if the person provides the complete service on election day, from setting up the table to closing the vote.
What happens if I don’t show up as a polling station member at my polling place?
Peruvian electoral legislation establishes that both holders and substitutes They must appear on election day to fulfill their role. If they do not attend without a justified reason, a penalty is applied. fine of 275 soles for those who do not come to serve as polling station members, a sanction that seeks to ensure responsible citizen participation.
