Post-election Report: General elections in Uruguay
Political AnalisysWith 99.92% of the votes counted, Frente Amplio candidate Yamandú Orsi finished first with 43.9%. As he did not reach 50%, a runoff will be held against Álvaro Delgado from the ruling Partido Nacional, who secured 26.8%.
Andrés Ojeda from Partido Colorado along with the candidates from Cabildo Abierto and Partido Independiente—all part of the current Multicolor Coalition—have confirmed their support for Delgado in both the runoff and a potential government. The new Congress features a Frente Amplio majority in the Senate and a balanced scenario in the Chamber of Deputies. Finally, both Sunday plebiscites—one on the pension system and another on nighttime raids—were rejected by voters. The runoff is scheduled for November 24.
Voter turnout was high, reaching 89% by the end of the day, with no major incidents reported. Delgado and his Multicolor Coalition partners celebrated their status as the most voted bloc, securing a combined total of 47% of the votes. Meanwhile, Orsi highlighted the growth of the Frente Amplio since 2019 and pledged to maintain momentum heading into the runoff. The winner of the November runoff will assume office on March 1, 2025.