Bogotá, Colombia – Preliminary results from the March 8th congressional elections in Cundinamarca department are signaling a notable shift in the political landscape, with the Pacto Histórico gaining ground in both the Chamber of Representatives and the Senate. While official results are still pending a full scrutiny process, early data indicates significant changes in representation for this key Colombian region.
The initial vote count suggests a resurgence for the governing coalition, the Pacto Histórico, in the Chamber of Representatives within Cundinamarca, mirroring a trend observed nationally. Reports as of Monday midday indicate the party is poised to secure three of the seven seats allocated to the department. The Centro Democrático – Mira alliance is projected to win two seats, while Cambio Radical and the Conservative party are each expected to gain one. Notably, the Liberal party appears to be losing its representation in the Chamber, a potential indicator of evolving voter preferences.
In the Senate race, Cundinamarca is expected to be represented by Nicolás Gómez of Cambio Radical (110,193 votes), Óscar Sánchez of the Liberal party (105,089 votes), and Ariel Ávila of the Green Party (89,581 votes). Conservative Senator Soledad Tamayo and Angélica Lozano of the Alianza Verde party are currently projected to lose their seats.
However, these figures remain preliminary. The final, official results will not be available until the completion of the escrutinios – a multi-stage process involving municipal and departmental reviews – which is expected to take approximately three weeks, according to the Registraduría Nacional.
Elecciones 2026: Senate and Chamber Representation for Cundinamarca
The electoral calendar, combined with historical trends, suggests a final determination of the Senate and Chamber composition will be finalized within a maximum of three weeks. The process begins with municipal registrars consolidating results from individual polling stations, documented in “Actas de Escrutinios” (E – 14) forms. These results are then compiled into E – 24 reports at the departmental level.
all documentation will be submitted to the Registraduría Nacional, which will be responsible for officially finalizing and certifying the election results for each municipality and department. The figures available as of Monday midday reveal significant shifts in the political dynamics within Cundinamarca, particularly in the Chamber of Representatives, where the Pacto Histórico appears to have experienced substantial growth compared to previous elections.
Authorities emphasize that the current results are preliminary, and the official scrutiny process is just beginning. This process will unfold over the next two weeks, ensuring a thorough and accurate determination of the final outcome.
Initial Reports and Projections
According to initial data from the Registraduría Nacional del Estado Civil, the preliminary vote count reflects a national trend: gains for the Pacto Histórico in both the Senate and Chamber. For Cundinamarca specifically, projections indicate the governing coalition could secure three seats in the Chamber, solidifying a majority presence within the department’s delegation.
The alliance between the Centro Democrático and the Movimiento Político MIRA is expected to secure two seats. Other established political forces, such as Cambio Radical and the Colombian Conservative Party, are projected to win one seat each.
One of the most notable changes appears to be the potential loss of representation for the Colombian Liberal Party in the Chamber for Cundinamarca. Analysts attribute this shift to voter fragmentation and the rise of new political forces.
Based on the preliminary count, the following candidates are projected to have been elected to the Chamber: Pacto Histórico: Heiner Gaitán Parra, Natalia Moreno, and Yeison Gerardo Salamanca. Centro Democrático – Mira: Hilda Gutiérrez and Maritza Álvarez Gutiérrez. Partido Conservador: Julio Roberto Salazar, and Partido Demócrata Colombiano: Daniel Bernal Montealegre.
Regarding the Senate, preliminary figures suggest Cundinamarca will secure representation with two political leaders. Nicolás Gómez, a candidate for Cambio Radical, is projected to receive 110,193 votes nationally. Óscar Sánchez, representing the Colombian Liberal Party, is expected to garner 105,089 votes, potentially maintaining the Liberal party’s presence in the upper house of Congress.
Legislators Potentially Losing Their Seats
The preliminary data also indicates that some current members of Congress may not retain their positions. Senator Soledad Tamayo, of the Colombian Conservative Party, is not currently projected to receive enough votes to secure her seat. Similarly, Angélica Lozano, representing the Alianza Verde party, may not secure a new legislative term, according to the preliminary data.
The Registraduría Nacional del Estado Civil clarified that the preliminary count released on election night is based on the rapid transmission of data from the E-14 forms completed by polling station officials. The official consolidation of results will be conducted through the scrutiny process, with figures analyzed by commissions comprised of judges and electoral authorities.
Additional Assessments
The National Observation Mission (MOE) has released a preliminary assessment of its observations throughout the country during Sunday’s parliamentary elections. Their reports indicate that the election day proceeded generally smoothly, with only minor incidents related to logistical challenges, delays in opening polling stations, and difficulties in data transmission. The MOE noted that these issues were addressed by electoral authorities and did not significantly impact the overall outcome.
The official results are still weeks away, but the initial signals from Cundinamarca suggest a changing political dynamic. The coming weeks will be crucial as the Registraduría Nacional completes the scrutiny process and delivers the final, certified results.
Next Steps: The Registraduría Nacional will now begin the official scrutiny process, with final results expected within three weeks. Stay tuned to Archysport for ongoing coverage of the Colombian elections and their implications.
