Upcoming Elections in Uruguay: A look at Candidates and Key Issues

This Sunday marks the first round of elections in Uruguay, featuring a total of eleven candidates. If no candidate secures more than 50% of valid votes, a runoff will take place on November 24. Photo: EFE Oct, 24, 2024

October 24, 2024 Hour: 9:44 pm

The poll indicates that Orsi significantly outpaces his closest rival, Álvaro Delgado from the National Party, who stands at 24%, and Andrés Ojeda from the Colorado Party, with 16%.

In the upcoming presidential elections in Uruguay on October 27, 2024, Yamandú Orsi of the Broad Front is the frontrunner, boasting 45% of the voting intention, according to a recent survey by Opción Consultores published by Telenoche.

The poll indicates that Orsi significantly outpaces his closest rival, Álvaro Delgado from the National Party, who stands at 24%, and Andrés Ojeda from the Colorado Party, with 16%.

Minor parties are also in the race, with Cabildo Abierto and the Independent Party receiving 4% and 1%, respectively. Additionally, the opposition party Identidad Soberana holds 4%, while other parties account for 2%. A further 4% of respondents remain undecided or prefer not to vote.

Según nuestro Monitor de Opinión Pública el panorama rumbo a la primera vuelta de las Elecciones Nacionales continúa caracterizado por una fuerte paridad bloquista. El FA y la suma de los partidos que componen la CR empatan en 45%. pic.twitter.com/i9NF8CnAK7
— Opción Consultores (@OpcionOpcion) October 24, 2024

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This Sunday marks the first round of elections in Uruguay, featuring a total of eleven candidates. If no candidate secures more than 50% of valid votes, a runoff will take place on November 24.

Voters will also elect 99 deputies and 30 senators for the new Parliament and participate in two referendums addressing proposed changes to the pension system and allowing nighttime police raids.

The new president is expected to take office on March 1, 2025, commencing a five-year term.