Peru Presidential Election Winner

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Market context

Peru’s presidential election is scheduled for 12 April 2026, with a runoff if no candidate wins outright. The contract is already past that first-round date, yet it still prices a 1% YES because the key issue is not the election itself but whether the named outcome is ultimately certified under the market’s settlement rules. That makes the current price much lower than the pre-vote frontrunner positioning reported by other venues: Polymarket’s similar contract has Keiko Fujimori around 65% and Roberto Sánchez Palomino near 35%, while recent polling cited by Wikipedia has shown a very narrow race, including a late-April tie in one survey and a one-point Sánchez lead in another. In other words, the crowd-implied probability here is far below the broader analyst and market consensus on Fujimori’s chances.

The main catalyst is official vote certification from Peru’s election authorities, especially if the result is close or contested. Peru’s election timetable and runoff mechanics matter because the winner may not be clear on election night; the market description also says unresolved results can stay open until late October, with “Other” if no definitive result is known by then. Recent reporting from Americas Quarterly and AP has stressed the fragmented field, persistent insecurity, and the possibility of a second-round contest that depends on how votes from eliminated candidates reallocate. Traders should watch for first-round official tallies from the ONPE, any runoff scheduling, and final certification by the JNE, since those are the dependencies that determine whether the contract resolves to the named candidate or to another outcome.

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Methodology

Methodologically we separate two layers: the live probability (Polymarket mid-price) and the platform attributes (fee, KYC, settlement currency, payment rails). The odds column is filled only where we have clean data — that avoids the made-up numbers that get a network demoted when search engines cross-check against the source venue.

Resolution & payout

Polymarket-based markets settle through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and unchallenged proposals finalise the resolution. Payouts settle automatically in USDC the moment the result is final — no bookmaker, no delay.

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FAQ

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

On PolyGram, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.

How does resolution work?

Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.

What does it cost to trade on PolyGram?

Zero. PolyGram routes every order to the live Polymarket order book; the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction.

How fast are USDC deposits?

Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.

How reliable are the quoted odds?

The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.