In Crevillent and Ibi, political currents are still unsettled following recent municipal elections. The Popular Party believes that the final ruling from the District Electoral Board will pave the way for a PP-led government in Baix Vinalopó, signaling a shift in local governance. Compromís notes that the review minutes and any subsequent events in the process must be considered, with expectations that an election-contested appeal could be filed. In Ibi, the opposite scenario unfolds, as the PP prepares to challenge the count to preserve its Mayoralty, while the left seeks to shape the outcome through appeals and parliamentary maneuvers.
The Crevillent PP rated the results as favorable for a right-wing majority, citing eight PP seats and three Vox seats against eight for Compromís and two for the PSOE. Their spokespersons argued that the figures confirm a potential historical breakthrough for Crevillent, noting Lourdes Aznar as their candidate. According to the PP, the polls had shown a path to leadership that the new results have illuminated for the first time in the town’s history.
Fight for Crevillent: PP argues that the Mayoralty and Compromís are locked in a prolonged contest to the end
In this context, the PP pointed out that their party gained momentum, adding three votes compared with the 28 May tally, totaling 5,278 votes, with 800 more ballots attributed to the closing of invalid votes. They urged residents to remain calm and emphasized a commitment to governance that is measured and responsible, with neighbors in mind.
Compromís pushed back under the Acord per Guanyar banner, signaling that the general examination minutes will be shared with all candidates next Monday. They stated that the minutes would not only report the results but also outline any events detected during the process. They warned that this could open the door to an election dispute, arguing that the review would consider observed irregularities as the process unfolds.
Hard fight until the final vote
Crevillent’s current mayor, José Manuel Penalva, had indicated earlier in the week that he would not seek re-election, and that if his number two carried the day, a candidate like Virginia Bueno could lead the town. He underscored that the minutes would determine the outcome. The sense among officials and observers was that the legitimacy of the result would rest with the Monday update, and the discussion centered on whether the right or the left would control the town hall. The debate touched on whether supporting Vox would be seen as endorsing a larger right-wing coalition.
Valencians have suggested that the PP’s stance hinges on not gaining legitimacy solely from the ballot box, arguing instead that the current situation relies on broader legal and procedural grounds. If Aznar is ultimately declared mayor, Compromís warned that the coalition would be left negotiating with Vox and that Crevillent could become the first municipality to see a government formed with a lower vote tally than the opposition.
Vox maintains its position in the Alicante district and Compromís continues to uphold its minutes in the Alicante Provincial Assembly
In Ibi, the PP has already announced plans to challenge the vote count to retain the mayoralty. After two decades of PP leadership, Ibi remains one of the most populous towns in the region, with expectations of a left-leaning agreement after the 28M results if the appeal does not succeed.
In this case, the PP emerged as the party with the most votes but lost two council seats, dropping from nineteen to nine, while Vox gained one seat, PSPV and Compromís obtained seven and four respectively. The balance between right and left blocs is expected to hinge on ongoing challenges to the count.
The Ibi scenario is equally intricate, as a potential PSPV–Compromís agreement, which currently commands eleven councilors, could enable a left-led mayorship after twenty years. The PP and Vox together hold around ten council seats, and sources within the PP indicate a desire to contest the count to tip the balance, potentially intensifying conflict with the left across the l’Alcoià region. Legal challenges could disrupt the functioning of the Provincial Assembly and affect key towns in the area, with the overall outcome dependent on the unfolding appeals and interpretations of the vote data.