Spain general election preparations

Preparations for the Spanish general elections scheduled for November 29 have focused on voting logistics, census updates, and enhanced security measures.

Discussions regarding mail-in voting emerged following criticisms from People’s Party leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo concerning the management of Correos. While Feijóo expressed distrust in the entity's management, he noted confidence in the postal workers themselves. In response, Correos Canarias Operations Manager Pablo Iván Rodríguez defended the professionalism of the staff and emphasized that security mechanisms are in place to ensure electoral integrity. Additionally, the Guardia Civil issued an unprecedented internal instruction, signed by Brigadier General Francisco Javier Vélez Alcalde, recommending that agents use mail-in voting to ensure essential services are not interrupted on election day.

The Electoral Census Office has enabled residents, such as those in Alicante, to verify their assigned polling stations and electoral tables through digital platforms using tools like Cl@ve or digital certificates. In Andalusia, the electorate has seen growth, with 322,669 new voters across the region, representing a 4.7% increase in that community. Sevilla leads the region in new voters with 80,589.

To strengthen public confidence, authorities are implementing new security protocols for postal voting. For the first time, the National Police and the Guardia Civil will directly participate in the surveillance and custody of ballots at Correos offices. This follows previous incidents, such as a theft of 124 votes in Fuente de Cantos during regional elections. Furthermore, 4,000 geolocation devices will be used to track the boxes transporting electoral envelopes in real time.