A new survey on the political situation in Alcalá de Henares, conducted between May 30 and June 10, suggests a scenario without absolute majorities, where pacts will be essential for governance. The poll, carried out by ALCALÁ HOY through telephone interviews, indicates that the PSOE would remain the most voted party, but Vox would experience the most significant growth, increasing from three to five councilors.
The results project that the PSOE would obtain 38.3% of the votes and 11 councilors, followed by the Partido Popular with 33.5% and 9 representatives. Vox would reach 18.4% with 5 councilors, while Más Madrid-IU-Sumar would secure 7.2% and 2 seats. These figures reflect a politically divided city, with a high dependence on agreements to form a government.
This survey coincides with a period of high tension in the coalition municipal government between the Partido Popular and Vox, following the recent dismissal of the second deputy mayor, Víctor Acosta, by the mayor Judith Piquet. The poll captures citizens' opinions at a crucial moment, just over a year before the end of the current term.
Vox's growth is one of the most notable findings, consolidating its position as a determining player in local politics. This electoral advance, according to the survey, could make the party a key component for the renegotiation of pacts, regardless of the internal crisis the municipal government is currently facing.
The governance of Alcalá de Henares would continue to depend on the capacity for understanding between parties and the alliances that can be built after the elections.
The survey, which is not an electoral prediction but a snapshot in time, underscores the need for pacts to achieve the absolute majority of fourteen councilors. The current political fragmentation appears destined to continue into the next term, making negotiation and alliances a fundamental element for municipal stability.
