Yamandu Orsi, the leftist candidate from the Frente Amplio alliance, led the first round of voting with 44%, but faces a significant challenge in the upcoming runoff against Alvaro Delgado.
Despite Orsi's lead in the first round, Uruguay's electoral system requires more than 50% of the vote to win outright, setting the stage for a competitive second round against Delgado.
Polling data indicated that Orsi's win would mark a potential shift back to leftist governance in Uruguay, following five years under conservative leadership, with public sentiment favoring a change in direction.
Current president Lacalle Pou, enjoying a 50% approval rating, cannot seek reelection, positioning the runoff as a pivotal moment for Uruguayan politics, where both candidates represent divergent visions for the country's future.
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