Politics · Spain · 8 hrs ago
ERC confirms Gabriel Rufián as its lead candidate in Barcelona
Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya, or ERC, has confirmed that Gabriel Rufián will lead its candidate list in Barcelona in Spain’s 29 November general election.
Rufián is the party’s current spokesperson in the national parliament.
ERC is discussing possible cooperation with Podemos, but no agreement has been announced.
One option under discussion would have Podemos avoid competing against ERC in Catalonia and encourage voters there to support ERC.
ERC’s leadership has ruled out joining the broader Frente Amplio coalition, which includes Sumar, Izquierda Unida, Más Madrid and Catalunya en Comú.
Rufián has called for left-wing parties to work together, saying the aim is to prevent a government led by the conservative People’s Party with Vox.
ERC plans to approve its final candidate lists on 20 October, while Podemos is due to hold primaries on 14 and 15 October.
ERC has confirmed Gabriel Rufián as its lead candidate in Barcelona for Spain’s general election on 29 November.
The party formalised the decision after receiving valid endorsements from more than a third of its National Executive members.
ERC plans to approve its final lists for the Congress and Senate on 20 October.
The party is discussing possible electoral cooperation with Podemos, including arrangements for campaigning outside Catalonia and avoiding competition in the region.
- Who
- ERC has confirmed Gabriel Rufián as its lead candidate in Barcelona.
- What
- He will head the party’s list for the general election.
- When
- The confirmation was reported on 11 October 2026; the election is scheduled for 29 November.
- Where
- Barcelona, Spain.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I want to represent Esquerra Republicana, and I am trying to do so with minimum conditions to be able to face what is coming with sufficient guarantees and resolve.
This cannot be won alone.
Rufián and Más Madrid deputy spokesperson Emilio Delgado held an event to discuss coordinating left-wing votes by province.
Rufián held an event in Barcelona with Podemos MEP Irene Montero and argued that Podemos should be included in any broad alliance.
ERC confirmed Rufián as its lead candidate for Barcelona.
ERC’s internal bodies are scheduled to approve the final lists for the Congress and Senate.
Spain’s general election is scheduled to take place.
- Candidate
- Gabriel Rufián
- Party
- Esquerra Republicana (ERC)
- Constituency
- Barcelona
- Election date
- 29 November 2026
- Final lists
- Scheduled for approval on 20 October
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