ERC parliamentary leadership transition

Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) is undergoing a leadership transition ahead of the general elections scheduled for November 29. The process began with the announcement that Senate spokesperson Sara Bailac would not seek reelection, stating she intended to “pass the torch” to new profiles. Her departure follows similar exits by deputies Jordi Salvador and Pilar Vallugera.

As the party finalizes its candidates, the National Executive has designated several key figures for the upcoming vote. In Barcelona, Gabriel Rufián has been officially confirmed as a candidate for the Congress of Deputies after securing the necessary endorsements. For the Senate, journalist and former deputy Francesc-Marc Álvaro has been selected to lead the candidacy. In the Lleida demarcation, Mayor Omar Noumri has expressed his intention to lead the Senate list, supported by former deputy Joan Tardà.

Additional regional appointments include Norma Pujol to lead the list in Tarragona and Inès Granollers in Lleida. In Girona, the party is conducting an internal primary process to determine its candidate, with both Teresa Jordà and Etna Estrems having submitted candidacies. Voting for the Girona leadership is expected to take place on October 17.