Argentina's 2025 Elections: Live Updates - Voting Locations, Schedule, and Today's Latest Developments
On September 7th, a Unique Battle Awaits in Buenos Aires: The province of Buenos Aires, making up 38% of the country's total electorate, will witness an unprecedented election. For the first time in twenty years, the local elections will be separate from the national ones, creating an uncertain landscape for the major parties jockeying for power and strengthening their territorial bases ahead of the October legislative elections.
13.29 | Potential Candidates on Government Radar
Though no official confirmation or decision has been made, the "dance of names" to challenge Cristina Kirchner has already begun. Potential candidates from Las Fuerzas del Cielo, such as Nahuel Sotelo, Macarena Alifraco, the Gordo Dan, and Lucas Luna, might vie for the provincial position. In contrast, Francisco Adorni and Leila Gianni could serve as alternatives, following Cristina Kirchner's announcement that she will be running as a provincial candidate for the upcoming September 7th election.
13.15 | LLA and Pro Preparing for Potential Electoral Loss
"We need to go from seven to one." A notable political figure from Buenos Aires who was active in the Casa Rosada this week succinctly summarized the developing electoral strategy (for now, verbal) between La Libertad Avanza (LLA) and Pro. He was referring to the eight electoral sections in the province of Buenos Aires. The official thinking goes as follows: the Peronist party will likely win in the third section that includes districts like La Matanza and Lomas de Zamora — the epicenter of Kirchnerism. The centrist right, then, should strive to emerge victorious in the rest of the province.
12.19 | Milei's Response to Cristina's Candidacy
Though he didn't explicitly do so, the President has spoken out, sharing posts on the social media platform X. Among the messages now visible on his profile, there are comments implying that Cristina "tarnishes" herself by competing as a national deputy and allusions to "putting the last nail in the coffin" of Kirchnerism.
12.01 | Understanding the Third Electoral Section
The third electoral section in the province of Buenos Aires will see Cristina Kirchner competing as a candidate for deputy this year. This region encompasses 19 municipalities and covers almost five million voters, the solid electoral base of officialism in Buenos Aires. The core of the section consists of La Matanza and Lomas de Zamora, which together concentrate approximately one-third of the sectional electorate with approximately 1.66 million voters. Most of the districts within the third section are governed by Peronist mayors.
11.37 | If There Are Spots, There Will Be Posters
After the initial ad announcing Cristina Kirchner's candidacy, the moment of the poster campaign has arrived: this morning, the city awoke covered in proselitist posters placed by militants of the force led by the former president.
11:11 | This is the "Cristina Deputy" Ad
With a runtime of just under a minute, the video emphasizes one idea: "Where Milei cuts, Cristina protects."
10:57 | A Poll Favoring Milei
According to the University of San Andrés in its latest public opinion survey, government approval has risen to 49%. The political satisfaction and public opinion poll, conducted between May 21 and 29 by the Laboratory of Public Opinion Observation at the university, recorded 1005 cases of adults aged 18 and over with internet access.
10:39 | "Cruel and Esoteric Right"
In Cristina Kirchner's words, Javier Milei's government is the result of a "mafious right" embodied by Mauricio Macri in 2015. "It's an anti-state right, very cruel and somewhat esoteric," she added.
10:20 | Social Media Reactions to Cristina's Candidacy
Among those who echoed her views, officials such as José Luis Espert or Inaki Gutiérrez appeared, who referred to Cristina's legal situation. National deputy Julia Strada cited Cristina and stated that her intervention was "a political class".
🔵 José Luis Espert crossed Cristina Kirchner, calling her a "damned thief," and questioned the Kirchnerism's management in PBA: "They made an economic and sociocultural genocide". 👉 In #MoreTruth with Esteban Trebucq. Image
June 3, 2025
9:57 | Voting Dates in Buenos Aires Province
Following the publication of decree 639 in the Official Gazette, the date of the local elections was officially set: Buenos Aires residents will head to the polls on Sunday, September 7. It's worth noting that in late April, the Buenos Aires Legislature suspended the PASO, scheduled for July 13 next.
9:15 | Criticism of Axel Kicillof
Cristina Kirchner criticized the election decree issued by the Buenos Aires governor, arguing for potential unnecessary internal divisions within the PJ. Last Saturday, during the launch event for her political space, Kicillof had mentioned that "the only opponent" they have "is Javier Milei".
8:58 | Quotes from the Announcement
Can a poor showing in the provincial elections lead to success in the national elections? Cristina Kirchner asked when confirming her provincial candidacy. She added, to widen the scope of her decision: "Not just what will happen in the province (in October), but in the whole country. In eight provinces, senators are being renewed." Reflecting her candidacy, she insisted, to emphasize her campaign: "I think we have to roll up our sleeves to make the best possible election."
8:30 | Cristina Running for Office in the Province
On Monday, Cristina Kirchner confirmed that she will be a candidate for deputy in the third electoral section - the south of the conurbano in the elections on September 7, presenting her decision as an attempt to prevent a defeat in the Buenos Aires elections from affecting the national elections on October 26.
Additional Insights on Cristina Kirchner
This third electoral section in the elections represents the broader political strategies and alliances being formed, which could have a significant impact on national politics and Argentina's future government. Cristina Kirchner's candidacy is a strategic move to challenge the current administration and potentially unify the opposition against the Javier Milei government. The upcoming election in Buenos Aires Province is part of a competitive landscape, with major parties positioning themselves ahead of the October legislative elections.
- The political landscape in Buenos Aires is uncertain, with potential candidates such as Nahuel Sotelo, Macarena Alifraco, the Gordo Dan, Lucas Luna, Francisco Adorni, and Leila Gianni possibly vying for the provincial position in the upcoming September 7th election, following Cristina Kirchner's announcement that she will be running for the role.
- In the general news, the potential candidates from Las Fuerzas del Cielo and possible alternatives such as Francisco Adorni and Leila Gianni are making waves in the political arena, as the dance of names to challenge Cristina Kirchner for the provincial position has already begun.
