On May 31 President Gustavo Petro said on social media he refuses to recognize preliminary presidential vote counts, saying the rapid count has no legal force and is not an official public result. The National Civil Registry's early tally, with 95.12% of ballots counted, showed no candidate secured a majority and a runoff is required. The preliminary count put far-right independent candidate Avelardo de la Espriella on 43.62% and ruling left coalition candidate Iván Cepeda on 41.13%.