The Citizens' Commission responsible for the public competition for the partial renewal of the National Electoral Council (CNE) of Ecuador is taking steps to ensure qualified personnel are involved in developing the examination process for candidates. As part of this effort, the Commission will issue a second call to universities across the country, asking them to recommend educators who can create the written and oral exams that the 163 applicants will need to pass. This initiative underscores the importance of academic involvement in the electoral process, particularly in ensuring that the examinations are rigorous and fair.

Currently, the competition aims to select two main and two alternate members of the CNE, which is crucial for the electoral body amid ongoing administrative challenges and a recent change in leadership. The Commission convened for a working meeting to discuss how to contract a technical auditing team responsible for securing the system used to administer the written examinations and practical cases. This step is aimed at restoring confidence in the electoral process and ensuring that the systems in place are secure from external interference, which is critical in upholding the integrity of Ecuador's electoral system.

The opposition phase of the competition was initially scheduled for September 2025, but legal actions have caused delays in the process. Once these judicial challenges are resolved, the majority bloc of the Citizen Participation and Social Control Council, led by Andrés Fantoni, will proceed with moving forward with the selections. The political context surrounding this electoral renewal reflects broader issues related to governance and electoral integrity in Ecuador, making the upcoming selections a focal point in the current political climate.