2025 Extremadura Electoral Campaign Kicks Off with Candidates Vying for Regional Change
Extremadura's 2025 regional election campaign is underway with major parties launching their bids and candidates emphasizing change ahead of the December 21 vote.
- • The electoral campaign in Extremadura started at midnight on December 5 with traditional poster sticking events.
- • María Guardiola of the Popular Party launched her campaign in Mérida, highlighting a regional tour and ongoing change efforts.
- • PSOE candidate Miguel Ángel Gallardo urged hard work to secure voter trust and promised dedication if elected.
- • Vox candidate Óscar Fernández Calle expressed confidence in gaining support and criticized current leadership for blocking change.
- • Unidas por Extremadura positioned itself as a counterbalance to right-wing parties aiming to transform the region.
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The electoral campaign for the 2025 regional elections in Extremadura officially began at midnight on December 5 with the traditional poster sticking events across the region. Key parties, including the Popular Party (PP), PSOE, Vox, and Unidas por Extremadura, launched their campaigns in prominent cities such as Mérida, Almendralejo, and Cáceres.
María Guardiola, the incumbent PP candidate and regional leader, initiated her campaign in Mérida on her birthday, emphasizing a steadfast focus on Extremadura. She announced plans for a regional tour to promote her continuity project that began around two and a half years ago. Speaking about her campaign, Guardiola showed confidence and determination to connect with voters by highlighting ongoing efforts to foster positive change in the region.
The PSOE campaign was also kicked off in Mérida, initially with a virtual event, followed by traditional campaign activities. Miguel Ángel Gallardo, the socialist candidate, urged his party members to dedicate the next 15 days to winning voter confidence, vowing to commit fully to governing Extremadura for the next four years.
In Cáceres, Vox launched its campaign with Óscar Fernández Calle as its candidate for the presidency of the Junta de Extremadura. Fernández Calle expressed optimism about gaining significant voter support in the December 21 elections. He criticized the current administration under María Guardiola, claiming she "robbed" the chance for true political change two and a half years ago and emphasized Vox's goal to bring "common sense" back to the region's politics.
Meanwhile, Unidas por Extremadura held a festive event at the historic Corral de las Cigüeñas. Candidate Irene de Miguel outlined their mission to serve as a barrier against right-wing parties and to push for a transformative agenda to prevent Extremadura from being exploited politically.
With campaign activities now underway, all parties are mobilizing their bases to win trust ahead of the December 21 elections. The regional political climate is charged with promises of change and efforts to address Extremadura's challenges, setting the stage for intense electoral competition.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
