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| Ecuador 2017 presidential election | |
|---|---|
| Election name | 2017 Ecuadorian presidential election |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Type | presidential |
| Previous election | 2013 Ecuadorian general election |
| Previous year | 2013 |
| Next election | 2021 Ecuadorian general election |
| Next year | 2021 |
| Election date | 19 February 2017 (first round); 2 April 2017 (runoff) |
| Turnout | 81.35% |
Ecuador 2017 presidential election
The 2017 presidential election in Ecuador was a two-round contest that culminated in a runoff between Lenin Moreno and Guillermo Lasso. The election followed the presidency of Rafael Correa and involved major political actors including the Alianza PAIS movement, the CREO party, and multiple coalitions across Quito and Guayaquil. The campaign addressed issues such as oil policy, relations with Colombia, ties to the United States, public spending, and social programs.
The electoral contest took place against the political backdrop shaped by Rafael Correa, the Citizens' Revolution, and the Alianza PAIS factional realignment. Correa's decade-long administration influenced debates involving the Constituent Assembly era, the 2008 Constitution, and public investment in infrastructure projects like the Coca-Codo Sinclair hydroelectric complex. Regional dynamics included relations with Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, and international actors such as the United States, European Union, and Organization of American States. Key domestic institutions involved in the pre-election period included the National Electoral Council (Ecuador), the Constitutional Court of Ecuador, and the National Assembly (Ecuador), while civil society organizations like the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador and labor groups mobilized around policy legacies from Correa-era social programs.
The presidency was decided using a two-round system under the 2008 Constitution of Ecuador. The National Electoral Council (Ecuador) administered the vote with oversight by international observers including delegations from the Organization of American States and the Union of South American Nations. Candidate eligibility referenced provisions from the Constitution of Ecuador and electoral law interpreted by the Constitutional Court of Ecuador; campaign finance and media access were regulated through the National Electoral Council (Ecuador) and statutes developed after the Correa administration's reforms. The ballot process involved voting stations across provinces such as Pichincha, Guayas, Azuay, Manabí, and Los Ríos.
Major contenders included Lenin Moreno of Alianza PAIS, Guillermo Lasso of Creating Opportunities (CREO), and Cynthia Viteri of the Social Christian Party (Ecuador), with notable candidacies from Paco Moncayo of Amigo por la Paz and Patricio Zuquilanda representing other movements. Alianza PAIS itself split into pro-Correa and anti-Correa factions, affecting endorsements from figures like Rafael Correa and party leaders such as Jorge Glas. Other political actors and parties on the ballot comprised Rupertina Torres-aligned movements, provincial lists, and indigenous-affiliated groups including the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador-linked platforms. Business associations such as the FEGL and media outlets like El Telégrafo (Ecuador), El Universo, and La Hora (Ecuador) influenced public perceptions of party platforms.
The campaign featured debates over economic management, petroleum policy regarding the OPEC era and national oil companies, fiscal policy linked to the Central Bank of Ecuador and the dollarization regime, as well as infrastructure projects initiated during the Citizens' Revolution. International relations topics included positions toward Venezuela, United States, China, and regional blocs like UNASUR and Mercosur. Campaign events occurred in urban centers including Quito, Guayaquil, and Cuenca, with rallies organized by municipal leaders and provincial politicians. Media strategies engaged broadcast platforms such as Ecuavisa, Teleamazonas, and TC Televisión and print outlets like El Comercio (Quito), while civil society interventions involved indigenous organizations, labor unions, and student groups from universities such as the Central University of Ecuador and the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral. Legal challenges and controversies brought in institutions like the Attorney General of Ecuador and the Electoral Tribunal.
Polling organizations including Cedatos, Perfiles de Opinión, Market, and academic centers at the FLACSO Ecuador and the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador produced pre-election surveys. Early polling reflected fragmentation with names like Lenin Moreno, Guillermo Lasso, Cynthia Viteri, and Paco Moncayo appearing variably across samples. International observers and analysts from think tanks such as the Inter-American Dialogue and academics from Brown University and Georgetown University provided commentary on polling methodology and electoral forecasts. Poll releases were reported in outlets like EL UNIVERSO, El Comercio (Quito), and regional media across Andes-region coverage.
The first round on 19 February 2017 produced leading votes for Lenin Moreno and Guillermo Lasso, prompting a runoff on 2 April 2017. The National Electoral Council announced turnout statistics and provisional tallies; the second round certified Lenin Moreno as winner with a narrow margin over Guillermo Lasso. Provincial-level results varied, with Lenin Moreno strong in provinces such as Pichincha and parts of Azuay, while Guillermo Lasso performed well in Guayas and urban centers like Guayaquil. International reactions came from heads of state and organizations including statements from Rafael Correa, regional leaders in Latin America, and observers from the Organization of American States.
Following the runoff, analysts from institutions like the Inter-American Dialogue, universities including University of Oxford and Harvard University, and regional commentators evaluated implications for Ecuador's domestic policy, foreign relations, and the future of the Citizens' Revolution. The transition involved coordination between outgoing president Rafael Correa and president-elect Lenin Moreno, interactions with vice-presidential figures such as Jorge Glas, and scrutiny by oversight bodies including the Comptroller General of Ecuador. Post-election debates addressed economic policy with investors such as Petroecuador stakeholders, bilateral ties with China, United States relations, and regional integration within UNASUR and OAS frameworks. Electoral scholars compared the 2017 contest to prior cycles like the 2006 and 2013 elections, while civic organizations monitored subsequent legal and political developments involving party realignment and legislative dynamics within the National Assembly (Ecuador).
Category:Elections in Ecuador