panorama Left on Vincent Street outlines the plan for the upcoming municipal elections. Parties of the United Left Y, aligned with their government partners, PSOE, have agreed to field a joint list for the May 28, 2023 elections. The ticket will be led by the current EU spokesperson and coordinator, Alberto Beviá. Natalia Jerez is slated to take the second spot; she previously won the mayoralty for the purple faction and now serves as the spokesperson for Podemos’s local group, as announced this Thursday.
The merger aims to consolidate left-leaning votes. The coalition stresses that experience in management and the inclusion of younger voices are the defining elements intended to energize voters who may feel the left is fragmented. This commitment was echoed by both factions involved.
The partnership reflects shared goals among the groups presently governing the City Council with PSOE. The objective is to unite the left in the municipality, forming a single bloc with a clear growth trajectory for municipal administration. The aim is to continue transforming the city toward a model of social justice and to prevent a far-right administration in San Vicente from taking power.
From the outset, the leadership emphasized widening the left landscape and welcomed participation from other parties to secure broader institutional representation that resonates with the social majority and the working class in the municipality. Loyalty to the cause is cited as a cornerstone, at least for the present moment.
Officials stress that the fragmentation of the left only benefits the right. The coalition vows to pursue stronger unity and to advance a municipality that is fairer, more socially cohesive, and better protected for the vulnerable. The agenda also highlights support for local business and industry, including small, medium, and large enterprises, while addressing services for residents of all ages and professional backgrounds.
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The list is organized to meet the district’s election timetable. PSOE had previously announced that Mayor Jesús Villar would lead the slate, seeking a third term. The People’s Party brought back Pachi Pascual, a former meat industry and Cs entrepreneur, in a bid to regain the mayorship lost in 2015. Compromís presents a substitute as mayor, with Maribel Morera taking over from Ramon Leyda, who led the Valencia party in the last two elections.
In the United States and within Podemos, Beviá again features as mayoral candidate, this time at the helm of the coalition. City spokesperson David Navarro would step into the mayor’s role after two terms, with Jerez occupying the number two spot. Among the municipal groups, only Vox has not yet announced its mayoral candidate, with Adrián García expected to be the candidate if confirmed. References: local council records and party statements as reported by regional outlets.