The militants of Adelante Andalucía gathered at the headquarters in Jerez, on Siervas de María street, experienced the electoral count's progress with visible joy. The party's leader, José Ignacio García, followed election night from his hometown, accompanied by former leader María Teresa Rodríguez.
The province of Cádiz solidified its position as a stronghold for the party, becoming the third political force, while at the Andalusian level, Adelante Andalucía was the fourth most voted option. García positively assessed the results, calling them optimistic and ambitious, although he noted that the main objective has not yet been achieved.
“"We haven't been able to oust the right-wing, but we have laid the groundwork to achieve it tomorrow. We have succeeded in taking away the absolute majority from the Popular Party and overtaking the fascists of VOX in two provinces."
Despite securing eight seats, a significant increase from the two obtained in 2022, García insisted on his party's ambition: "Our goal is not eight deputies, we are not content with this: we want to transform Andalusia and build a community at the service of the working class." He positioned Adelante Andalucía as "the main left-wing force in Andalusia."
The leader of Adelante Andalucía established his party as the alternative to the Popular Party and VOX, based on "Andalusianism, Andalusian sovereignty, not aspiring to be subordinate to the PSOE, and struggles," all from a place of "joy." He defined his party as "the left-wing of joy" and highlighted that Andalusian youth have made a "statement" against the "path of privatization of public services."
“"We are going to combat this government. It is a government at the service of the rich, private healthcare companies, and construction firms. We are going to build an alternative. We have not yet achieved our goal, but we have shown that the right-wing and the far-right are combated through the Andalusian path."
García explained how his "Andalusian and joyful path" has attracted voters even from the PP and VOX, drawing people out of "despair and disaffection." He noted that they have "legitimized the anger of many people" but "far from hatred and without pointing fingers at our neighbors, but at those above who are the true culprits," offering an "Andalusian and progressive" alternative.
The ambition of Adelante Andalucía now extends to the Congress of Deputies and city councils. García, amidst cheers, stated: "Adelante Andalucía is here to stay. And against the racist, sexist individuals and those who always defend the rich and end their press conferences in a stale manner, we end by saying 'Long live free Andalusia!'", concluding by singing the Andalusian anthem.
Teresa Rodríguez praised the party's work, calling it a "blessed succession" and expressing her happiness at sending "eight high-quality deputies" to Parliament.
Regarding the municipal elections in Cádiz capital, where they were the second force, David de la Cruz expressed caution but also enthusiasm, aspiring to "govern Cádiz again."
