Peru’s National Elections Board (JNE) has confirmed that current mayors are legally permitted to run for city council positions. However, the JNE has yet to determine what will happen if a mayoral candidate, running as a council member, wins and is then slated to reassume the mayoral office. The president of the JNE stated the board has not explicitly prohibited such candidacies. This ambiguity creates uncertainty as the country approaches local elections. The JNE’s full session will need to discuss and decide on the protocol for this scenario. This ruling impacts potential candidates and the potential for shifts in municipal leadership following the elections. A decision is expected to provide clarity for voters and candidates alike.