Last night in Elche, the PSOE stood only 6,172 votes away from securing 13 councilors, which would have granted a parliamentary majority and reinforced the mayoral office. When adding the gains observed by Compromís, the margin still proved substantial, needed to climb from 38.66 percent of the vote to 43.4 percent. On election night May 28, the Socialist bloc held the strongest position in Elche. The PP saw a notable uptick, and the tally approached 45 thousand votes while Ciudadanos and Vox also expanded their footprint, with Pablo Ruz winning 11 councilors and Aurora Rodil securing three for Vox.
no complaint possible
It was a difficult night for the Socialists. The election results show a party that increased votes and percentage in every district, yet failed to convert that momentum into the 13-seat threshold to secure a majority. In comparison with 2019, the PSOE gained roughly 6,200 votes, rising from 12 seats and 38.66 percent to a broader base, yet ending with 12 councilors and maintaining the same council composition as four years prior.
thirteen representatives
Carlos González hoped for 13 representatives on election night, even though an absolute majority would require 14 seats. Compromís faced internal negotiations that sometimes mirrored national trends, and while their overall tally rose or fell with the night, the party ended with 6,174 votes and 5.48 percent. That represented a small decrease in percentage points from 2019, with a slight drop in raw votes, yet it still delivered one more councilor than before in a city where voter turnout rose. The shift moved support from 59.9 percent to 66 percent across the boards.
votes counted
Election night unfolded with few surprises in the tally. By the time roughly 30 percent of votes had been counted, the PSOE led with 12 councilors and never reached the percentage that would trigger a thirteenth seat. The PP trended downward for much of the night, ending with 11 councilors, while Vox maintained a solid presence around 11 percent of the vote; this level effectively doubled Vox’s 2019 share, which stood at 6,024 votes. The larger trend across the city during the count indicated a more prominent role for Vox, challenging the previous balance of power and shaping the potential for future coalitions.
The PP gained two councilors, becoming the most dynamic force in Elche after a late recovery from the 2019 results. The party expanded by more than 14,000 votes, bringing the total to around 42,060, marking a growth close to 50 percent in raw votes and lifting its share to about 37.35 percent.
Results municipal elections in Alicante 2023 28M
Note the elections on May 28 offered a clear view of the municipal landscape. Voters in Alicante and its surrounding area evaluated performance, plans, and leadership across councils. Those seeking a comprehensive recap can review the official tallies from the day of the vote, which reflect a city and region in flux as new coalitions formed and party lines shifted in response to local priorities. These results illustrate how the balance of power can tilt in a single evening, with gains for one party often accompanied by concessions elsewhere. This pattern echoes across many municipalities where local issues dominate the policy agenda, from urban development to public services and neighborhood priorities. The night’s figures underscore the importance of turnout, local organizing, and the ability to translate votes into council seats, a dynamic that continues to shape governance in the area.