# Argentine 2027 gubernatorial candidacy developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-2027-gubernatorial-candidacy-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-07T22:31:34.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

National Deputy Aníbal Tortoriello has announced his intention to run for governor of Río Negro in 2027 representing the La Libertad Avanza (LLA) party. Tortoriello, a former member of the PRO party, expressed certainty that he will lead the party’s list for the governorship.

In response, Damián Torres, the LLA proxy and vice president in Río Negro, clarified that while Tortoriello is a possible candidate, no official definition has been made. Torres stated that candidate selection will align with the electoral calendar and national strategy, noting that the party’s primary priority remains the reelection of President Javier Milei.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: Aníbal Tortoriello announces 2027 gubernatorial bid in Río Negro

National Deputy Aníbal Tortoriello announced his bid for the 2027 Río Negro governorship with La Libertad Avanza, though party leadership says the candidacy remains undefined.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anbal-tortoriello-announces-2027-gubernatorial-bid-in-ro-negro

### 2026-10-06: Argentine political parties reorganize ahead of 2027 elections

Political factions in Argentina, particularly the Peronist Party, are organizing internal elections and defining candidate lists in provinces like Mendoza, Chaco, Entre Ríos, and Chubut ahead of 2027.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peronist-party-in-entre-ros-eyes-2027-gubernatorial-candidates

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