People’s Party Loses Absolute Majority in Andalusia as Left-Wing Parties Gain Seats

With 99.8 % of votes counted, the People’s Party (PP) won 53 of the 109 seats in the Andalusian parliament, five fewer than in the previous term. The Socialist Party (PSOE) fell to 28 seats, a loss of two. Adelante Andalucía secured eight seats and Por Andalucía five, marking gains for the left.

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The PP first obtained an absolute majority in Andalusia in the 2018 election under Juan Manuel Moreno, whose moderate stance was presented as a possible model for national leadership. Moreno’s centrist platform attracted both conservative voters and moderate Socialists, a dynamic closely watched ahead of the 2027 general election. Andalusia, home to roughly one-third of Spain’s population, has traditionally been a Socialist stronghold, making the PP’s prior dominance a notable shift. The train collision near Córdoba, which claimed 46 lives in January, became a focal point of the campaign, with Moreno accusing the national administration of inadequate safety oversight. Given its status as Spain’s most populous autonomous community, the election outcome is closely watched for its implications for national politics.

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Juan Manuel Moreno serves as President of the Andalusian government and leads the PP’s moderate wing. Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s Prime Minister, heads the PSOE, which recorded its worst regional result in Andalusia. Adelante Andalucía, a left-wing party represented by figures such as José Ignacio García, increased its seats to eight. Por Andalucía, a coalition of left-wing groups, holds five seats.

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The parliament comprises 109 seats. The PP holds 53, the PSOE 28, Adelante Andalucía eight, and Por Andalucía five.

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Moreno urged conservative and moderate Socialist voters to participate, arguing that a PP majority would provide regional stability. He also criticised the central government’s response to the January train crash near Córdoba that killed 46 people. No response from the PSOE was reported.

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Analysts described the PP’s loss as a setback for supporters of Moreno’s centrist approach, interpreting the gains of Adelante Andalucía and Por Andalucía as voter dissatisfaction with the PP’s governance. The PSOE’s decline, labelled its worst-ever result in Andalusia, highlights a broader shift in voter alignment.

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The PP’s reduced presence challenges the view that Moreno’s moderate model can be scaled nationally before the 2027 election. Left-wing gains may reshape coalition negotiations and influence policy priorities, especially on public safety and infrastructure, issues underscored by the recent train tragedy.

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The PP must seek support from other parties to form a governing coalition, while the PSOE and left-wing groups evaluate their strengthened positions. The outcome will set the tone for Andalusian governance over the next four years and may inform national parties’ strategies ahead of the 2027 contest.

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