Abelardo de la Espriella secured a dominant victory in the Colombian expatriate vote in the United States during the 2026 election’s second round. He received 80.58% of the vote, significantly surpassing his opponent, Cepeda, who garnered 18.43%. De la Espriella’s campaign benefited from support from former US President Donald Trump. This outcome indicates strong backing for De la Espriella within the Colombian diaspora residing in the US. The substantial margin of victory suggests a clear preference among US-based Colombian voters. These results could influence the overall election outcome and demonstrate the growing political influence of Colombian citizens abroad. The vote reflects a potential shift in political alignment within the Colombian expat community.