Chile at the polls: bewteen continuity and change

Last Sunday’s presidential and parliamentary elections not only determined who will compete in the December 14 runoff. They also reshaped Chile’s political landscape and opened a decisive new chapter for the country’s future.

This report offers a clear, accessible and in-depth look at this new scenario. The analysis explores:

• The advance of Jeannette Jara and José Antonio Kast to the second round, and the challenges each candidate now faces on the road to La Moneda.
• The new balance of power in Congress, defined by fragmentation and the rise of emerging parties that will play a crucial role in passing reforms and moving forward on issues that citizens overwhelmingly demand: security, public order, economic recovery and migration.
• The digital conversation surrounding the candidates, based on an analysis of 1.9 million posts that reveal which topics mobilized audiences and which political figures generated the most traction. Kast led across all metrics (32.7% of interactions), followed closely by Jara (30.6%), underscoring the prominence of both contenders in the public debate.

More than a snapshot of the moment, the report provides key insights to anticipate the political direction Chile may take from 2026 onward, offering evidence, context and forward-looking analysis at a time when every signal matters.

Download the full report to uncover what these elections truly reveal, and how to anticipate what comes next.