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Spain poll shifts shift deepens after corruption cases scandals
In mid‑July 2026, the Centre for Sociological Research released its first poll after a series of high‑profile judicial rulings. The survey Early July 2026 CIS polls showed the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) governing PSOE holding about roughly 33 % of voter intention, a modest rise from June, while the People's Party (PP) fell PP slid to roughly about 25 %, widening giving the gap to nearly eight points. Socialists a comfortable lead. The poll surveys coincided with high‑profile corruption cases, including the Supreme Court sentencing of former minister José Luis Ábalos to 24 years and the indictment of senior Guardia Civil officials, prompting the PP to table a non‑binding motion urging Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to face a confidence vote. Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez, which analysts said were dampening PSOE support. A second CIS poll published later in poll released on 27 July reaffirmed PSOE’s 33 % support and reported a lead of 3.7 points over sharp reversal: PSOE support fell to around 26 %, its lowest level in the PP, despite current term, while the PP’s slight two‑point slip from June. Analysts linked centre‑right PP rose to roughly 33 % and the continued scrutiny of corruption scandals – including far‑right Vox reached about 17 %. Combined, the indictment of opposition parties would exceed the president’s wife, Begoña Gómez – to 50 % threshold, suggesting a complex voter response that kept potential parliamentary majority if the PP’s appeal relatively stable. figures hold. The poll was complemented by the Andalusian Barometer, which indicated that a quarter barometer accompanying the poll showed 26.7 % of respondents trusted trusting the PP to solve regional issues, problems, compared with 21.5 % at the national level, and continued concern over housing, health care and unemployment topping voter concerns across Spain. Overall, the July polls portrayed a steady PSOE advantage while the PP’s support hovered in the mid‑20s, reflecting both the impact of unemployment. The rapid swing underscores how ongoing corruption investigations and broader socio‑economic issues shaping the electorate are reshaping Spain’s electoral landscape ahead of the 2027 general election.