2025 Peruvian Aprista Party presidential primary
30 November 2025
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On 30 November 2025, members of the Peruvian Aprista Party chose a presidential ticket for the 2026 presidential election.
Of all the 39 political organizations (including electoral alliances) participating of the general election, only the Peruvian Aprista Party and Popular Renewal opted for direct election of nominees for President, Vice President, Senators, and members of Chamber of Deputies. The rest used the indirect method through delegates.
In the primary election held on 30 November 2025 contested by a record of 14 candidates, party newcomer Enrique Valderrama narrowly secured the party’s presidential nomination, receiving 3,779 votes (25.80%), a lead of 198 votes over former Prime Minister Javier Velásquez, who obtained 3,581 votes (24.50%) and followed by another former Prime Minister, Jorge del Castillo with 3,402 votes (23.28%). Another former cabinet minister, Hernán Garrido Lecca, placed fourth in the primary, obtaining 2,370 votes (16.22%); other minor candidates obtained less than 400 votes.
The result was widely regarded by outside observers as a major upset, as several more experienced contenders had been considered the favourites due to their longer political trajectories and established internal alliances.