The national government seeks to accelerate the discussion of an electoral reform that includes modifications to the Open, Simultaneous, and Mandatory Primaries (PASO) and the implementation of a Single Ballot, with the intention of addressing the issue in Congress before mid-year. According to sources in official circles and as learned by the Argentine News Agency, the Casa Rosada aims to advance these changes in 2026, a year without national elections, to avoid interference in the electoral calendar and achieve broader political consensus. In this context, one of the main points of debate is the future of PASO. The ruling coalition is evaluating various alternatives ranging from its modification to a potential elimination, although it acknowledges that any change will require agreements with opposition sectors to move forward in Congress. The government's strategy is to open a negotiation with governors and legislative blocs to define a scheme that allows for reducing the costs of the electoral system and simplifying the voting process, in a context where primaries have been questioned by various political spaces. In parallel, the Executive is promoting the implementation of a National Single Paper Ballot, an initiative that already has precedents in some provinces and seeks to replace the current system of party ballots. The proposal aims to improve the transparency of the electoral process and prevent irregularities related to the provision of ballots. The reform is part of a broader institutional agenda that the government intends to present in Congress in the coming months, amidst a scenario of political negotiations where the ruling coalition seeks to build consensus to advance structural changes to the Argentine electoral system.
