The so‑called democracy feast is organized through a coordinated effort driven by three levels of government—local, regional, and state—in alignment with the directives from the Ministry of Interior. For months, these administrations have been coordinating logistics to ensure a smooth voting day. This Sunday, more than 3.7 million residents of the Valencian Community were invited to vote for the next president of the Generalitat Valenciana, a figure who carries responsibility for guiding regional policy, public services, and the overall governance of the community. In Alicante province, this represented 34.95% of the local population, with 1.3 million voters casting ballots, marking a turnout that is 5.6% higher than the 2019 popular vote. These numbers reflect not only civic engagement but also the capacity of the electoral system to accommodate a large and diverse electorate across a broad geographic area.
The totals align closely with the 2019 election, yet a few notable details deserve emphasis. First, Alicante stands out as the second most populous voting region in the country in terms of foreign residents, following Madrid, underscoring the city and province’s role as a multicultural voting community. Second, a total of 66,933 new voters have the chance to participate for the first time, signaling ongoing demographic change and an expanding electorate. This dynamic shapes campaign strategies, outreach efforts, and the day‑of‑election operations that ensure new voters can exercise their right with confidence.
To support the voting process, a comprehensive map of more than 6,000 polling stations has been established across the Valencian Community. Of these, 2,228 polling locations will be distributed throughout the province and will be housed in 707 schools that open their doors on Sunday at 9:00 a.m. and stay available until the polls close. The arrangement prioritizes accessibility, with clearly marked routes, disability accommodations, and on‑site staff trained to assist first‑time voters and those navigating the system in a second language.
On a practical level, the electoral apparatus required a substantial print run: 24,187,520 white ballot papers were produced to elect councilors for 141 municipalities and three small local units, along with personnel who will oversee the Provincial Assembly, appoint representatives to municipal buildings, and staff the Valencian Courts. The printing and distribution process is designed to ensure ballot integrity, legibility, and secure handling from the moment ballots are printed to their final use at the polling stations.
As the day progresses toward closure, vote counting will commence, including the processing of postal votes. Compared with previous cycles, the delegation data indicate a modest decrease in mail ballots, a trend that mirrors national patterns as more voters opt for in‑person participation or rely on early in‑person voting options. According to the Government Delegation, there were 26,928 applications for postal voting, with 19,302 submitted in person and 7,626 online, representing about 2% of the census. This rate sits within the typical range observed in comparable elections and informs early results reporting and the flow of information to the public.
Finally, a robust data transmission system is in place to deliver results efficiently on election night. By May 28, there will be 2,903 representatives across the Community charged with overseeing the rapid transmission of results, of whom 1,069 will be dedicated to ensuring telecommunication‑based reporting from polling sites is accurate and timely. These provisional counts will be published later in the Official Gazette, after which final tallies are confirmed and made publicly available. The entire operation reflects a mature, transparent process designed to maintain trust in the electoral outcome while providing timely information to citizens and media outlets.