Independent CNE Candidate Seeks 86 Votes for Electoral Seat

Originally reported May 29, 2026 by Radio América Honduras

Kenneth Madrid, a self-nominated lawyer seeking a seat on Honduras's National Electoral Council, says he has no party backing and needs 86 of 128 congressional votes, calling the selection a test of whether Congress will prioritize merit over partisan dealmaking.

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