PP win regional elections, but many fall short of majorities
The political landscape in Spain has changed significantly overnight, after opposition Partido Popular gained a number of regional and local governments.
12 of the countries 17 regional parliaments held elections yesterday, with Aragón, Valencia, and the Balearic Islands swinging to the right.
However PP will need to form alliances with far-right party Vox to form some regional governments.
Few regions showed clear majorities, except for Madrid, where incumbent president Isabel Diaz Ayuso gained an absolute majority in the city, winning re-election.
PP also performed well in Munincipal elections, with Seville ane the city of Valencia swinging into their control.
Barcelona also moved behind former conservative mayor Xavier Trias, with leftist Ada Colau out of a job.
Over 35 million people were eligible to vote and the turnout was around 51.48%, an increase of just over 1% compared to the last regional elections in 2019.
The elections were marked by a number of controversies over allegations of voter fraud. Regional candidates and associates were detained in a series of raids carried out last week.
This is being seen as a major test of the current government ahead of the planned general election before the end of the year.
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