Polls show PSOE and Sumar collapsing while PP-Vox bloc nears 200 seats
Recent polls indicate the PSOE-Sumar alliance falling to around 112 seats, while the centre-right coalition of PP and Vox approaches a combined total of about 200 seats.
The latest polling data from Sigma Dos for several outlets's GAD3 paint a bleak picture for the governing coalition. PSOE is expected to win about 103 seats, a loss of 18 compared with the last election, and its vote share has slipped to roughly 25.3%. Sumar trails far behind with an estimated 7.6% of the vote, translating into only nine seats, far fewer than the 31 it secured in July 2023.
Together, PSOE and Sumar would hold just 112 seats, well short of a majority even with support from regional parties. In contrast, the centre-right bloc of Partido Popular and Vox is projected to capture around 200-203 seats, with PP alone at about 135 seats and Vox adding roughly 68 seats, enough for an absolute majority. The polls also show a significant shift of former socialist voters toward the PP, driven by discontent with the government's handling of the economy, leadership, and corruption scandals. Overall, 62.8% of respondents view the coalition government's performance as negative or very negative.
Why it matters
The polls suggest a decisive shift toward the right in Spain's upcoming election, threatening one outlet government's ability to govern.
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