Candidates for Mayor of Orihuela cast their ballots in the morning, marking a day of civic participation across the city. The first voter to step forward was Carlos Bernabé of Cambiemos, arriving early to set the tone for the morning. By 9:30 a.m., María Moliner visited the Municipal Public Library, publicly thanking more than 90 Cambiemos proxies for guiding the process and keeping the vote on track. Her message emphasized a final push to boost turnout and deepen civic engagement on a day that held significance for many residents.
Carlos Bernabé, Cambiemos nominee
PSOE candidate and current mayor Carolina Gracia visited the Correntias social center at 11:15 a.m., noting favorable weather despite the weather-related uncertainties and expressing confidence that residents would exercise their right to vote. Her remarks conveyed optimism about turnout and the importance of fulfilling democratic duties. The moment captured a sense of continuity and civic pride as Orihuela’s electoral process unfolded across the city.
Carolina Gracia, PSOE nominee
On behalf of the CHP, Mayor Pepe Vegara, accompanied by Andrés Manjón School officials, voted at 11:45 a.m. He observed that the day was progressing smoothly and looked forward to hearing the voice of the Oriolans. Vegara praised the cooperative effort of law enforcement officers, the Local Police, polling staff, officials, auditors, and lawyers who help ensure a smooth and orderly democratic process. The sentiment underscored a shared duty and gratitude that defines elections in the community.
Pepe Vegara, PP nominee
José Aix, the Ciudadanos candidate and deputy mayor, arrived at the Desamparados social center around 12:15 p.m., accompanied by his family and the party’s national deputy, Juan Ignacio López-Bas. Aix conveyed a message of respect and hope, stressing the goal of treating all Oriolans with equal consideration. He noted that the day would require effort and endurance from voters, yet it could also be a meaningful moment of participation and community experience. His remarks framed voting as a collective activity that unites residents around shared democratic values and a brighter future for Orihuela.
José Aix, candidate of Ciudadanos
Finally, Manuel Mestre, the Vox nominee, cast his ballot in the Oriolan district of La Murada at 2:00 p.m. The moment signified another step in a day marked by routine civic ceremony, with residents taking part across polling stations and public centers. Mestre’s participation reflected the ongoing engagement of Vox supporters and the broader electorate in Orihuela’s political process.
Manuel Mestre, Vox nominee
The events of the day revealed a community actively involved in its democratic system, with voters contributing to Orihuela’s electoral narrative through participation, observation, and shared civic responsibility. The day progressed steadily, observers noted the orderly conduct of polling stations, the cooperation of volunteers, and the general respect for the rules governing municipal elections. Citizens across the city exercised their right to choose their leadership, shaping the direction of local governance and public policy in the period ahead. .
End of coverage for election day activities in Orihuela