The 13th electoral party (13_partido_electoral_mayora_moreno) in Andalusia’s 2026 regional elections refers to the People’s Party (PP) under Juanma Moreno, which secured 53 seats—just two short of an absolute majority (55 seats)—in the Andalusian Parliament. Despite winning the election, the PP’s loss of its previous absolute majority forces it to rely on the far-right Vox party (15 seats) to form a government, complicating Moreno’s political strategy. This outcome marks a shift from the PP’s earlier dominance, as it now depends on Vox’s support or abstention to govern, a scenario that has drawn national and international attention .
The PP’s victory, while clear, is described as "insufficient" and "uncomfortable" due to its reduced national influence and the need to negotiate with Vox. This dynamic has weakened Moreno’s position as a centrist leader within the PP, elevating Isabel Díaz Ayuso (Madrid’s PP president) as a key counterweight in the party’s internal power struggles. The election results have also diminished the PP’s ability to project a moderate image, as reliance on Vox—despite its minimal seat gains (13.8% of the vote)—undermines—undermines) efforts to distance itself from far-right politics .
The Socialist Party (PSOE), led by María Jesús Montero, suffered its worst historical result in Andalusia, securing only 28 seats—two fewer than its previous low under Juan Espadas. Montero, who served as Spain’s finance minister, has been blamed for the PSOE’s collapse, prompting her to resign her national congressional seat to focus on leading the opposition in Andalusia. Her decision reflects the party’s urgent need to rebuild after the electoral debacle, which has intensified pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez ahead of next year’s general election .
Despite the PP’s gains (nearly 150,000 more votes than in previous elections), the party’s failure to secure an outright majority has turned the election into a "mess" (*lío*), with prolonged negotiations expected. The PP remains the most voted party in all eight Andalusian provinces and capitals for the second consecutive time, but its reliance on Vox has overshadowed its victory, signaling a fragmented political landscape in Spain’s most populous region .
> Background: **PP wins Andalusia election but falls two seats short of majority.** — *5 hours ago*
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