Roy Charlie Arbaiza Corcuera of the Partido Patriótico del Perú secured a commanding lead in the October 4, 2026, Trujillo mayoral election, reaching approximately 26-28% of valid votes in ONPE tallies with over 99% of records processed, well ahead of the nearest challengers. This positioning stems from voter support for continuity with the prior management associated with former mayor Arturo Fernández, whose party backed Arbaiza despite the latter's limited prior elected experience and questions over his residency declarations. The fragmented field, with no other candidate exceeding roughly 16-17%, reinforced the outcome in quick counts and official reporting. With the election concluded and results nearing finalization, traders assign near-certainty to Arbaiza's victory, though any successful post-election legal challenges to the tally or candidacy eligibility could still alter resolution.