Updated August 18

After protracted negotiations, Argentina’s political forces have confirmed which candidates will compete in the 2025 legislative elections.

Peronism, the LLA-PRO alliance, and other parties had until midnight on Sunday to submit the names they’re fielding. Many candidates for key positions had already been confirmed a few days early, but the deadline has now passed and the lists are in.

Here’s who’s running, and how these elections work.

Argentines will go to the ballot boxes on October 26 in elections to renew half of the lower house and a third of senate seats. These are mid-term elections: President Javier Milei’s mandate lasts until 2027. However, the results could shift the balance of power in Congress, making it easier — or harder — for the government to pass laws.

Legislative elections are held every two years. The 23 provinces and Buenos Aires City are electing new deputies, and eight districts are also electing new senators.

Major parties and coalitions often run in most or all of the provinces, but smaller local parties may compete in just one province.

The main Peronist front, Fuerza Patria, and the LLA-PRO coalition, have candidates competing in most districts, including two key ones: Buenos Aires province — the most populous province — and Buenos Aires City.

Half of the seats in the chamber of deputies (127 of 257) will be renewed. Deputies are elected by province, with the number of seats assigned to each province depending on the size of its population. They serve four-year terms and can run for re-election.

Senators serve for six years, so a third of seats are up for election this time round. Each province has three senators, as does Buenos Aires City.

Parties have to submit lists for every........

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