San José, Costa Rica – Following a steady election day, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) has released the first provisional results for the 2026-2030 presidential term. As of Report #02, with 2,228 polling stations processed, the trend shows a significant lead for the ruling party’s candidate.
Provisional Results (Report 02):
According to the TSE data, here is the current standing of the main candidates:
- Laura Fernández (PPSO): 53.1%
- Álvaro Ramos (PLN): 30.05%
- Claudia Dobles (CAC): 3.9%
- Ariel Robles (FA): 3.2%
- Juan Carlos Hidalgo (PUSC): 2.8%
Voter Turnout and Democracy
Voter turnout is currently recorded at 66.96%, reflecting the continued commitment of Costa Ricans to the democratic process. The abstention rate stands at 33.04% for this initial count.
What’s Next?
If this trend holds above the 40% threshold, Laura Fernández of the Pueblo Soberano Party (PPSO) would secure the presidency in the first round, avoiding a runoff in April. Fernández, who served as Minister of the Presidency, has campaigned on a platform of continuity for the current administration’s policies.
Álvaro Ramos (National Liberation Party – PLN) currently holds the second position, capturing a notable but fragmented portion of the opposition vote.
People of Costa Rica Note: We will continue to update this information as the TSE releases further official reports. Final results will be confirmed in the coming days after the manual vote count.
