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Voters across Andalusia are heading to the polls today in one of Spain’s most closely watched regional elections.
Follow our live coverage throughout the day for:
- real-time election results,
- exit polls,
- turnout figures,
- seat projections,
- and the latest reaction from Spain’s main political parties.
The election is being closely watched across Europe as a major test for both the conservative Partido Popular (PP) and Spain’s national government led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
This page will be updated live throughout election day.
Andalusia Election Quick Facts
Election Date | Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
Polls Open | 09:00 local time |
Polls Close | 20:00 local time |
Exit Poll Time | Expected after polls close |
Region Voting | Andalusia, Spain |
Seats in Parliament | 109 |
Majority Needed | 55 |
Main Parties | PP, PSOE, Vox, Sumar, Por Andalucía |
Current Regional President | Juanma Moreno Bonilla |
What is happening in the Andalusia election today?
Millions of voters across Andalusia are electing a new regional parliament and government in a vote that could reshape the political landscape in southern Spain.
The election is expected to be a key battle between:
- the conservative Partido Popular (PP),
- the Socialist PSOE,
- the far-right Vox party,
- and several left-wing regional alliances.
Analysts say the results could also have national consequences for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez ahead of future national elections.
Polling stations opened at 09:00 local time and will close at 20:00, when the first exit polls are expected to be released.
Official results will begin arriving later in the evening as votes are counted across the region’s eight provinces.
Andalusia Election Latest Polls:
Party | Vote Projection | Seat Projection |
PP | 40%–45% | 52–58 |
PSOE | 20%–25% | 24–30 |
Vox | 13%–16% | 13–20 |
Por Andalucía | 7%–8% | 4–7 |
Adelante Andalucía | 6%–8% | 4–6 |
Absolute majority required: 55 seats
09:00 (CEST) — Polls will open across Andalusia
Polling stations will officially open across Andalusia as voters begin casting ballots in the 2026 regional election. 6,812,861 voters will be eligible to participate in the vote.
When will Andalusia election results be announced?
Official election results are expected throughout Sunday evening after polling stations close at 20:00 local time.
Initial exit polls are likely to appear immediately after voting ends, while official vote counts will continue late into the night.
Most projections should become clear once a significant percentage of ballots have been counted.
What time do exit polls come out in Andalusia?
Exit polls are expected shortly after polling stations close at 20:00 local time on Sunday.
Spanish broadcasters and national media outlets are expected to publish the first projections within minutes of voting ending.
Who is expected to win the Andalusia election?
Opinion polls ahead of election day suggested a competitive race between the Partido Popular and the Socialist PSOE, with Vox potentially playing a decisive role in coalition negotiations.
However, turnout and late undecided voters could still influence the final outcome.
Why does the Andalusia election matter for Spain?
Andalusia is Spain’s most populous autonomous community and has historically played a major role in national politics.
The election is being closely watched as:
- a test for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez,
- a measure of support for the Partido Popular,
- and an indicator of the strength of Vox and the broader Spanish right.
The results could shape political momentum ahead of future national elections in Spain.
Full Andalusia Election Results
Party | Vote Share | Seats |
PP | TBD | TBD |
PSOE | TBD | TBD |
Vox | TBD | TBD |
Sumar / Left Alliance | TBD | TBD |
Others | TBD | TBD |
Provinces to Watch
- Seville
- Málaga
- Cádiz
- Granada
- Córdoba
- Almería
- Jaén
- Huelva
This Live Page Will Continue Updating
This article is being updated live throughout election day with:
- breaking results,
- turnout figures,
- exit polls,
- seat projections,
- and political reaction from across Spain.
Information Source:
https://www.centrodeestudiosandaluces.es
https://www.rtve.es/noticias/elecciones-andalucia/
Photo Attribution:
2025 12 10 Jornada de trabajo en Bruselas, by Junta de Andalucía Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license. Wikimedia Commons: https://w.wiki/NUKp
