Politics · Spain · 2 hrs ago
Frente Amplio and Podemos split in 45 of Spain’s 52 constituencies
Frente Amplio and Podemos will compete separately in 45 of Spain’s 52 constituencies in the 29 November general election.
The split follows weeks of talks over whether parties to the left of the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party, or PSOE, could agree on joint lists.
They have united in six provinces, covering the three in Valencia, two in the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands.
In Teruel, Frente Amplio will not run because its regional partner, Chunta Aragonesista, chose not to contest the seat, while Podemos will run there.
The divided vote could cost the left seats, especially in medium-sized provinces where close results can affect how seats are allocated.
Frente Amplio and Podemos are now finalising their candidates, and Frente Amplio has also agreed a Senate alliance with the PSOE.
Frente Amplio and Podemos will run against each other in 45 of Spain’s 52 constituencies in the general election scheduled for 29 November.
The two parties have agreed on joint lists in six constituencies in the Valencian Community, the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands.
In Teruel, Frente Amplio will not run, while Podemos will.
The Teruel decision was made by Chunta Aragonesista for strategic reasons, but it prompted disagreement within Frente Amplio.
The articles describe the split left-wing vote as a potential weakness in constituencies where votes may affect seat totals.
- Who
- Frente Amplio and Podemos, parties to the left of the PSOE, are contesting the election.
- What
- They will run against each other in 45 of Spain’s 52 constituencies, with joint lists in six and no Frente Amplio list in Teruel.
- When
- The general election is scheduled for 29 November 2026.
- Where
- Spain’s 52 constituencies.
- Why
- The parties did not reach agreement on a unified list in most constituencies. Chunta Aragonesista said its decision not to run in Teruel was intended to avoid dispersing the progressive vote.
Chunta Aragonesista
Izquierda Unida
Teruel candidacy
Chunta Aragonesista
Chunta Aragonesista decided not to run in Teruel, saying this would avoid harming progressive interests and dispersing the vote.
Izquierda Unida
Izquierda Unida wanted to run independently and urged its partners to reconsider leaving voters in Teruel without a left-wing ballot.
The Frente Amplio agreement with Chunta Aragonesista was registered.
Chunta Aragonesista announced that it would not contest the election in Teruel.
Izquierda Unida said it was abandoning its plan to run independently in Teruel and urged its partners to reconsider.
Frente Amplio confirmed it would run in every provincial constituency except Teruel.
Spain’s general election is scheduled to take place.
- Constituencies
- Frente Amplio and Podemos will compete in 45 of 52.
- Joint lists
- Six constituencies: three in the Valencian Community, two in the Canary Islands and one in the Balearic Islands.
- Teruel
- Frente Amplio will not run; Podemos will.
- Election date
- 29 November 2026.
- Catalonia
- Podemos will run as part of ERC lists.
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