Conservatives win election in Spain's Andalusia, but need far right to govern
The conservative People's Party has won the election in Spain's Andalusia region but fell short of an absolute majority. To maintain power, they will need to form an alliance with the far-right party Vox. This election serves as a significant political test ahead of the upcoming national elections next year.
- ▪The People's Party won 53 seats, down from 58 in the previous election.
- ▪The Socialists experienced their worst-ever performance in Andalusia, securing only 28 seats.
- ▪Vox increased its representation to 15 seats, while the left-wing regionalist party Adelante Andalucia gained eight seats.
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Conservatives win election in Spain's Andalusia, but need far right to governSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 18, 2026, 03:08 PMUpdated May 18, 2026, 03:08 PMMADRID, May 18 - The conservative People's Party won the election in Spain's southern Andalusia region but lost its absolute majority, results showed on Monday, forcing it to forge an alliance with far-right party Vox to remain in power.Sunday's vote in the most populous Spanish region was a test of political strength ahead of a national election expected to be held next year.
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