The middle-class vote in Bogotá’s Engativá district is fractured as the mayoral election heads to a runoff. Initial results from the first round show Abelardo de la Espriella securing a narrow lead with a margin of 7,000 votes. This indicates a lack of consensus among middle-class voters in this important area of the city. The close outcome suggests a highly competitive race for the mayoralty. Engativá’s electorate will be crucial in determining the next mayor of Bogotá. Further analysis indicates a divided electorate, making the runoff election unpredictable. La Silla Vacía first reported on this developing trend.