The coalition, named Por Andalucía, was officially formed after intense negotiations that concluded on Good Friday, the final day for registering electoral alliances. The primary goal is to challenge the absolute majority secured by the Partido Popular (PP) and its president, Juanma Moreno, in the 2022 elections.
The agreement stipulates that the federal coordinator of Izquierda Unida and member of the Communist Party, Antonio Maíllo, will be the candidate for the presidency of the Junta de Andalucía. The distribution of lead candidates by province assigns Izquierda Unida to Sevilla, Málaga, Córdoba, Granada, and Almería. Sumar will lead the list in Cádiz, Iniciativa del Pueblo Andaluz in Huelva, and Podemos will head the candidacy in Jaén.
“"Podemos has decided to accept the coalition agreement, despite believing it does not reflect our political weight, because today it is more important to defend public healthcare and housing than any party calculation. We are taking this decision out of political responsibility and with the conviction of continuing to build a strong and courageous left-wing alternative to challenge the right and defend the rights of the people of Andalucía."
Despite the pact, the allocation of candidacies has caused dissatisfaction among some Podemos supporters. In the 2022 elections, the Por Andalucía formation secured 7.7% of the vote and five seats in the regional parliament.
Recent polls suggest that the PP is expected to maintain its majority, with an estimated 43% of the vote, a figure similar to four years ago. The PSOE is projected to receive 22%, and Vox 16%.
