Compromís is poised to name Marian Campello as the new regional secretary for Innovation and Digital Transformation, a position that follows Jordi Juan’s resignation. The formal confirmation is anticipated at an upcoming general session of the Consulate scheduled for this Friday. In the preceding legislature, Campello carried roles as a deputy in the Valencian Courts and as an adviser to the Presidency of the Autonomous Parliament. Her party standing rose as Compromís secured four seats, placing the party fifth on the Valencia regional map after earlier elections shifted the balance in favor of other formations. (Citation: Valencian political reports)
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Regardless of the final decision, the appointment signals a shift within Compromís and carries particular significance ahead of the municipal elections set for May. The move could empower Campello to pursue a leadership bid in Elche, where the lists for Valencia’s formation will be negotiated for the upcoming elections. The party’s updated rules for nominating candidates in 2023 open the door for major urban centers, including Elche, to consider unanimous agreements and even primary elections if consensus is not reached. Yet the enduring balance between the two main coalition pillars Moon-old Block and Venture may still require the first two spots on the slate to be allocated between them. This reshaping adds weight to forces linked to the Mullah and the Initiative in Elche. Two senior Compromís figures from Elche, Esther Diez and Felip Sánchez from Initiative, have previously aligned with the old Bloc when it placed fifth on the municipal slate. (Citation: Elche municipal race overview)
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In this arrangement, the candidate who tops the list or sits second is likely to come from Més Compromís, a shift that could alter the balance of power. The plan also keeps Marian Campello in consideration should she decide to run on the municipal lists for Elche, with elections already scheduled for 28 May 2023. City spokesperson Esther Díez has indicated an intent to lead the list, yet Campello’s next move remains uncertain. The broader question focuses on how these shifts will shape alliances within the coalition and the strategy for securing seats across Valencia’s urban councils. (Citation: regional political dynamics)