# El Salvador 2027 election preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/el-salvador-2027-election-preparations
> Updated: 2026-07-28T16:55:55.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, the Christian Democratic Party (PDC) in El Salvador held internal elections to choose candidates for upcoming municipal council seats and the Legislative Assembly, framing the vote as a “journey of hope” and emphasizing the strengthening of internal party democracy.

Two days later, the country’s Supreme Electoral Court conducted a second internal test of its vote‑recording and transmission system, focusing on the speed of preliminary tallies and the reliability of result transmission. The trial, part of a broader electoral calendar that runs through February 2027, aims to address earlier challenges and ensure smooth processing for the general election scheduled for 28 February 2027.

## Claims

- The TSE performed a second internal test of the system for recording and transmitting results of Juntas Receptoras de Votos. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The test was conducted at two JRV locations in San Salvador. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The purpose of the test is to evaluate preliminary vote tally times and optimize centralized transmission of results. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The test is part of an electoral calendar that runs from 20 March to 7 October and leads up to the general election scheduled for 28 February 2027. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Roxana Soriano, the magistrate president of the TSE, said the trial aims to address challenges from previous processes and provide better tools for JRV volunteers. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The TSE's first internal test was conducted on 25 May in four departments. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The deadline for transmission, processing and publication of preliminary results is 12 February 2027. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The electoral calendar defines the period from 20 March to 7 October for preliminary counting system tests and simulations. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-07-28: El Salvador's Supreme Electoral Court conducts second transmission test ahead of 2027 elections

El Salvador's TSE held a second internal test of its vote‑transmission system at two San Salvador JRV centres, aiming to speed preliminary tallying before the 28 Feb 2027 election.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/el-salvadors-supreme-electoral-court-conducts-second-transmission-test-ahead-of-2027-elections

### 2026-07-26: El Salvador Christian Democratic Party Holds Internal Elections

El Salvador's Christian Democratic Party held internal elections on July 26, 2026, selecting municipal and legislative candidates; party leader Reynaldo Carballo praised the turnout and internal democracy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/el-salvador-christian-democratic-party-holds-internal-elections

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Cite as: El Salvador 2027 election preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/el-salvador-2027-election-preparations