Juan Manuel Moreno and the Partido Popular (PP) lost their absolute majority in the Andalusian Parliament during the May 17, 2026, regional election [1].
The result forces a shift in governance for the region. While Moreno remains the leading candidate, the lack of a total majority means the PP must now negotiate with other parties to form a stable government, a departure from the unilateral control they previously held.
With more than 99% of the votes counted [3], the PP secured 53 seats [1]. This total falls short of the 55 seats required for an absolute majority in the parliament [2]. The party lost five seats compared to the previous legislature [1].
Despite the loss of the majority, the PP maintained a substantial lead in popular support. The party held a vote margin of approximately 19 percentage points over the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) [3]. This gap suggests a strong base of support for Moreno's platform, even as the seat distribution shifted.
Moreno responded to the results by focusing on the perceived mandate from the voters. "Los andaluces nos han dado un mandato claro y definitivo: que sigamos transformando Andalucía," Moreno said [4].
The outcome contradicted several earlier projections. Some polls and reports had suggested that Moreno would retain an absolute majority, but the final tally of 53 seats confirmed the loss of that threshold [1], [3].
“The PP secured 53 seats, falling short of the 55 required for an absolute majority.”
The loss of an absolute majority transforms the Andalusian Parliament into a space of necessary coalition or compromise. Although the PP maintains a dominant lead in the popular vote, the seat count prevents Moreno from passing legislation without external support. This creates a political environment where smaller parties may gain significant leverage in exchange for their votes to sustain a government.
