South Carolina Republicans vote Tuesday in a runoff for governor between Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson. The race has become a bitter contest, with President Trump initially endorsing Evette, then both candidates, adding a twist to the campaign.
Colombia's presidential runoff election is underway with preliminary results showing a razor-thin lead for conservative Abelardo de la Espriella over leftist rival Ivan Cepeda. Outgoing President Gustavo Petro stated neither candidate can be declared president yet, urging calm amid a divided nation and alleged foreign interference.
Colombians voted in a tight presidential runoff election. Preliminary results show hard-right Abelardo de la Espriella with a narrow lead over leftist rival Ivan Cepeda, with less than 1% separating them. Outgoing President Petro stated neither candidate can be declared president yet, awaiting final counts and judicial decisions.
Colombians voted in a presidential runoff election on Sunday. Preliminary results show hard-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella leading with 50.5% of the vote, ahead of leftist rival Ivan Cepeda with 48.25%. De la Espriella, known as "The Tiger," campaigns on a tough crime-fighting platform, while Cepeda, backed by President Petro, focuses on social reforms.
Peru's ninth presidential election in 10 years pits Democratic Socialist Roberto Sanchez against Neoliberal Keiko Fujimori in a runoff focused on political instability and rising crime, with 27 million eligible voters.
Colombia will hold a runoff election between Abelardo de la Espriella and Ivan Cepeda. De la Espriella, a "Trumpian" candidate, emerged as the favorite after winning the first round, particularly among Colombians abroad. Outgoing President Gustavo Petro and Cepeda have questioned the results, citing potential irregularities, while de la Espriella has rejected these claims and vowed to win the final round.
Colombia will hold a runoff election on June 21st between Iván Cepeda (41%) and Abelardo de la Espriella (43.77%). President Gustavo Petro's candidate, Cepeda, failed to secure a first-round victory despite Petro's active campaigning, which violated election law. De la Espriella, an outsider, surprised pollsters by leading the race.
Gary Crockett has advanced to the Democratic primary runoff election for the U.S. Senate in Louisiana, according to results from May 20, 2026.
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy lost his primary in Louisiana, failing to advance to a runoff after Donald Trump endorsed challenger Julia Letlow. Cassidy's defeat highlights the risks for Republicans who break with Trump.
