# Argentina 2027 election candidate developments

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-2027-election-candidate-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-28T21:55:31.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Political figures have begun positioning themselves for Argentina’s 2027 elections. Peronist leader Antonio ‘Penci’ Morante announced his intent to run for governor of the Buenos Aires province under the Partido Justicialista, citing polling data that suggests strong momentum. 

In a separate development, Manuel and Santiago Passaglia announced their intention to compete for the presidency under their own political party, Hechos. The brothers positioned their movement as an alternative to the current political polarization, criticizing the austerity measures of the La Libertad Avanza administration. The Hechos party also plans to field candidates for various municipal and provincial governorship positions.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Passaglia brothers announce 2027 presidential bid in Argentina

Brothers Manuel and Santiago Passaglia announced their intent to run for the 2027 Argentine presidency under the Hechos party, positioning themselves against both Milei's government and Kirchnerism.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/passaglia-brothers-announce-2027-presidential-bid-in-argentina

### 2026-10-09: Antonio Morante claims strong polling for 2027 governorship bid

Peronist leader Antonio Morante claims strong polling numbers as he positions himself as a 2027 gubernatorial candidate for the Partido Justicialista in Argentina.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antonio-morante-claims-strong-polling-for-2027-governorship-bid

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