- Strategic move with Senate in mind
- Ángel Pelayo Gordillo, new leader of the Senate Vox
- The Senate as a place of political expansion
- Internal relief and continuity in Extremadura
Box surprised this Tuesday by announcing its candidates for the next local elections in Extremadura. December 21st becomes oscar fernandezCurrently Spokesperson for a group of members of the Extremadura Regional Parliament.
The decision, announced by party general secretary Ignacio Garriga, caused surprise both within and outside the party. Because all the signs so far pointed to the fact that the party chosen would be: Angel Pelayo Gordilloa senator from Extremadura and one of the most visible Vox figures in the region.
This announcement is Changes in internal strategy In a formation led by Santiago Abascal. Mr. Box decided that Mr. Gordillo would maintain his role in the Senate and assume a leadership position in the Senate, while Mr. Fernández would become the visible face of the Extremadura regional campaign.
Strategic move with Senate in mind
According to Vox management officials, the decision to exclude Angel Pelayo Gordillo from regional races was due to party strategic priorities before the next election appointment.
Vox predicts what’s next Increased representation in the Senate Both in regional elections, such as in Extremadura, Castile and León, and Andalusia, and in the upcoming general elections.
The Senate could be the next chamber, according to internal party calculations based on opinion polls and territorial projections. A vital space to strengthen Vox’s political agenda In the next few years. For this reason, the party leadership chose to concentrate there leaders with parliamentary experience and political dialogue skills.
“We want to strengthen our firm presence in the Senate and make use of the experience of current members,” business executives said.
Ángel Pelayo Gordillo, new leader of the Senate Vox
designation of Angel Pelayo Gordillo As the Vox leader in the Senate, that’s no coincidence. The Extremadura congressman has been gaining strength within the party since becoming a senator in 2016. Autonomy designation after 2023 elections. During this time, he became one of the group’s most active voices and a trusted figure in the national leadership.
His predictions are especially October 30th sessionwhen he was responsible for conducting an “interrogation” of government president Pedro Sánchez during his appearance in the Senate. This intervention was highly praised within Vox, highlighting its “solidity of argumentation” and “skillfulness in parliamentary debate.”
The Senate as a place of political expansion
The party aims to increase your representation The House of Councilors uses a mixed election system, 208 senators elected in general election and 58 people due to local government designation.
According to party sources, the involvement in Gordillo is in response to a “medium-term vision” whose purpose is to Strengthen cooperation between local government organizations and parliamentary activities.
Internal relief and continuity in Extremadura
With the appointment of Oscar Fernández, Vox Political continuity line in Extremadura. Fernández, a law graduate who will be president of the council from 2023, is one of the main defenders of the party’s position in local councils and enjoys the support of local organizations.
Extremadura’s leaders now face the following challenges: Strengthen Vox’s presence in the communitythe party won delegates for the first time in the last local elections. His candidacy comes against a backdrop of increased competition between right-wing parties and an unstable electorate that, according to opinion polls, could swing the balance of power within the board.