In the centroderecha Gran Consulta por Colombia held alongside the March 8, 2026 legislative elections, Juan Daniel Oviedo of Con Toda Colombia secured 1,255,510 votes (second place), a strong showing against winner Paloma Valencia's 3,236,286 votes. The result, surpassing Francia Márquez's 2022 performance by 56.1%, highlights his appeal to youth and urban voters and sparks talk of a vice presidential or Bogotá mayoral run.
The Gran Consulta por Colombia, the largest of three interparty presidential consultations on March 8 with over 5.6 million votes, saw Centro Democrático's Paloma Valencia lead with 45.76%. Oviedo, former Dane director known for his authentic Bogotá style, gained traction after defending against attacks on his personal life. On X, he emphasized national unity: “Today, we have to think about the country. We must seek how we can find an alternative to left-wing populism, different from the right-wing populism that says ‘refound the Homeland’. People want inequality to be resolved.”
Analysts like Cristian Rojas (Universidad de La Sabana) say while not guaranteeing a VP slot behind Valencia, Oviedo could help capture Bogotá. Jaime Wilches (Politécnico Grancolombiano) tips him as a mayoral frontrunner. His calls for progressive tweaks to peace proposals may hinder quick alliances with Centro Democrático.
Elsewhere, Pacto Histórico's Iván Cepeda named indigenous leader Aída Quilcué as his VP pick. The new Congress is fragmented, with Pacto Histórico at 25 Senate seats and Centro Democrático at 17, requiring coalitions. Voter turnout increased, and the BVC index rose 2.31% on positive market reaction.
