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Spain prepares for November 29 general elections amid shifting polls
Spain is entering a high-stakes seven-week pre-election period ahead of the general elections scheduled for November 29. Political parties are rapidly finalizing their candidate lists and strategic alliances.
In the Valencian Community, the PSOE has designated Pilar Bernabé to lead its list for the Congress in Valencia, while Toni Francés will head the PSPV list for Alicante. Meanwhile, Compromís is negotiating with Podemos and Esquerra Unida to form a unified Valencian candidacy. In Cuenca, Beatriz Jiménez has stepped down from the PP's congressional list to focus exclusively on her bid for Mayor.
Polling data shows significant shifts in the political landscape. A GESOP survey suggests Vox could see a major surge, potentially obtaining between 68 and 72 deputies, while the PSOE may see a decline. In Murcia, Sigma Dos predicts a PP victory. On the left, the Frente Amplio coalition—comprising Sumar, IU, Más Madrid, and Comuns—is a key focal point, with labor unions UGT and CCOO calling for left-wing unity to address housing and wage concerns. Additionally, the PCE has postponed its XXII Congress to prioritize the upcoming elections and a planned general strike on November 11.
Entities
Ada Colau · Alberto Núñez Feijóo · Cadiz · Frente Amplio · PP · PSOE · Partido Popular · Pedro Sánchez · Senate of Spain · Spain · Vox
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- [● 9 SOURCES] Ada Colau is considered a consensus candidate for the Frente Amplio. www.cantabriaeconomica.com · www.apuntmedia.es · www.catalunyapress.cat
- [● 10 SOURCES] The PSOE and Frente Amplio are meeting to discuss a joint Senate list. www.apuntmedia.es · elburgado.com · www.elindependiente.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Senate uses a majority-based system where voters choose individual candidates. www.elindependiente.com · elburgado.com
- [● 10 SOURCES] The goal is to prevent the PP from maintaining its absolute majority in the Senate. www.apuntmedia.es · elburgado.com · www.elindependiente.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Gabriel Rufián has been proclaimed as the candidate for ERC. www.cantabriaeconomica.com · www.catalunyapress.cat · www.segre.com · bilbaohiria.com
- [● 23 SOURCES] The general elections are scheduled for November 29. www.apuntmedia.es · elburgado.com · www.cantabriaeconomica.com · www.catalunyapress.cat · www.elindependiente.com · +10 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] The deadline to register electoral coalitions is October 16. www.apuntmedia.es · elburgado.com · www.cantabriaeconomica.com · www.elindependiente.com · www.abc.es · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The PP currently holds an absolute majority in the Senate with 134 of 266 seats. www.elindependiente.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] 51.5% of respondents disagree with the general strike for housing. www.elcorreoweb.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 86% of Spaniards support the decision to call early elections. www.elcorreoweb.es
- [● 4 SOURCES] The PP leads the voting intention with 28.7% of the vote. www.kioskoymas.com · www.informacion.es · www.lne.es · www.elliberal.cat
- [● 4 SOURCES] The PP and Vox are estimated to have between 189 and 197 deputies. www.kioskoymas.com · www.informacion.es · www.lne.es · www.elliberal.cat