Ecuador 2026 elections: Polls show undecided voters and early leaders

A recent opinion poll by Click Research regarding the 2026 sectional elections in Ecuador indicates a highly undecided electorate. Approximately 60.51% of respondents have not yet decided on a mayoral candidate, while 65.61% remain undecided regarding the prefectural race.

In Guayaquil, Cynthia Viteri (ADN) leads the mayoral simulation with 35.63% of the vote. Other notable candidates include Fiorella Ycaza with 13.44% and Andrés Roche with 10.63%. In Quito, Pabel Muñoz leads the mayoral simulation with 21.94%, followed by Jorge Yunda at 17.44% and Wilson Merino at 9.56%.

The survey also highlights public sentiment toward the electoral process, which is largely divided. Negative sentiments account for 53.96%, driven primarily by concern, anguish, and anger, while positive sentiments represent 46.04%, led by optimism and confidence.