Title: Sumar Announces Strong Renewal and Defined Starting Positions for 23-J Elections
Subtitle: Alberto Rodríguez Confirmed as Candidate for Tenerife Constituency
Date: June 20, 2023
Sumar, a political coalition, has recently formalized its electoral lists for the upcoming 23-J elections. The coalition has undergone a significant renewal, particularly in relation to the United We Can group, with a nearly 70% turnover in the parliamentary group. The coalition has also defined its starting positions, showcasing a fresh lineup of candidates.
One notable candidate is Alberto Rodríguez, the former deputy and leader of the Drago Canarias project. Rodríguez, who lost his seat in October 2021 due to a decision made by the president of the chamber, Meritxell Batet, has been confirmed as the candidate for the Tenerife constituency. He is currently awaiting the resolution of his amparo appeal against that decision by the Constitutional Court.
The renewal of the parliamentary group is evident in the absence of leading figures from the confederal space, such as the Minister of Equality, Irene Montero, the parliamentary spokesman Pablo Echenique, the purple leader Rafa Mayoral, the delegate against Gender Violence Victoria Rosell, and the coordinator of Alianza Verde Juantxo López de Uralde. However, a dozen current deputies have chosen to run for re-election in the next legislature.
Several resignations from the candidacy have also been announced, including the leader of IU, Alberto Garzón, the member of Galicia en Común Antón Gómez-Reino, and the president of the parliamentary group Jaume Asens, who is retiring from active politics and will not be in starting positions.
Sumar holds an important part of the seats with seat options, including candidates like Yolanda Díaz, the diplomat Agustín Santos, and the economist and trade unionist for the CCOO, Carlos Martín. Rafael Cofino, Serrano Violet, Esther Gil, Francis Sierra, and Carlos Navarro are among the list heads for various constituencies.
Former leaders of Podemos, Lander Martinez and Txema Guijarro, are now part of the hard core of Sumar. Martinez is running for Vizcaya, while Guijarro is the number one candidate for Alicante.
Podemos, another political party in the coalition, has secured eight starting positions for the upcoming elections. Notable candidates include Belarra for Madrid, Lilith Verstrynge for Barcelona, and various purple leaders in different constituencies.
More Madrid, led by Sarahawi activist Tesh Sidi, has positioned itself with Iñigo Errejón and Alda Recas for the upcoming elections.
IU will have Enrique Santiago as the leader and general secretary of the PCE, leading the list for Córdoba. Toni Valero, the coordinator of the training in Andalusia, is leading the candidacy in Malaga.
The ‘commons’ champion the candidacy for Congress in Catalonia, with Aina Vidal as the current spokesperson for the party in Congress, followed by Gerardo Pisarello.
Compromís has secured the top positions for Valencia, with Àgueda Micó and Alberto Ibáñez leading the list.
These announcements mark an important step in the preparation for the 23-J elections, with Sumar and its coalition partners presenting a strong and renewed lineup of candidates. The upcoming elections will undoubtedly shape the political landscape in the region.Title: Renewal and Balance: Sumar Registers Lists for Elections with Strong Renewal and Inspiration from Podemos
Subtitle: Sumar, a political coalition, announces its electoral lists for the upcoming elections with a focus on renewal and balance within the coalition. Taking inspiration from Podemos, Sumar aims to bring fresh faces and perspectives to the political landscape.
In a session held today, Sumar confirmed its list for the Tenerife constituency, with Alberto Rodríguez, former deputy and leader of the Drago Canarias project, as the candidate. This comes after Rodriguez’s loss of his seat in October 2021 and his ongoing legal battle to regain it. The parliamentary group of Sumar has undergone a significant renewal, with almost 70% of new members. Notable figures such as Irene Montero, Pablo Echenique, Rafa Mayoral, Victoria Rosell, and Juantxo López de Uralde are not on the list or in leading positions, while a dozen current deputies choose to repeat their seats for the next legislature. Additionally, several resignations have been announced, including Alberto Garzón, Antón Gómez-Reino, and Jaume Asens.
Sumar holds a significant number of seats with seat options, including Yolanda Díaz, Agustín Santos, and Carlos Martín, who are positioned second and sixth on the list for Madrid, respectively. The list heads for Sumar include Rafael Cofino (Asturias), Serrano Violet (León), Esther Gil (Cádiz), Francis Sierra (Seville), and Carlos Navarro (Castellon). Former leaders of Podemos, Lander Martinez (Vizcaya) and Txema Guijarro (Alicante), are also part of Sumar’s core team.
Podemos, another political party, has eight starting positions estimated by the coalition for the upcoming elections. Notable figures leading the lists include Lilith Verstrynge (Barcelona), Javier Sánchez Serna (Murcia), Noemí Santana (Las Palmas), Guillermo Presa (Álava), Pilar Garrido (Guipúzcoa), Martina Velarde (Granada), and Idioia Villanueva (Navarra).
More Madrid, led by Sarahawi activist Tesh Sidi, has Íñigo Errejón as the fourth candidate on the list. IU (United Left) has Enrique Santiago leading the list for Córdoba, Toni Valero leading the candidacy in Malaga, and Engracia Rivera as the number two for Seville.
The ‘commons’ champion the candidacy for Congress in Catalonia, with Aina Vidal as the current spokesperson for the party in Congress. Compromís has the most seat options with Àgueda Micó and Alberto Ibáñez leading the list for Valencia. La Chunta has Jorge Pueyo as the head of the list for Zaragoza, and Més leads the candidacy in the Balearic Islands with Vicenç Vidal as the head.
Sumar’s renewal and balance within the coalition, along with its inspiration from Podemos, aim to bring new perspectives and fresh faces to the political arena. As the electoral lists are formalized, the upcoming elections promise an interesting and dynamic political landscape.
What candidates have resigned from the candidacy for the upcoming elections, and what impact will their departure have on the coalition?
Resignations from the candidacy, including Alberto Garzón, Antón Gómez-Reino, and Jaume Asens, have been announced.
Sumar holds a significant number of seats with seat options, and their list includes candidates like Yolanda Díaz, Agustín Santos, Carlos Martín, Rafael Cofino, Serrano Violet, Esther Gil, Francis Sierra, and Carlos Navarro. Former leaders of Podemos, Lander Martinez and Txema Guijarro, are now part of the core team of Sumar, with Martinez running for Vizcaya and Guijarro as the number one candidate for Alicante.
Podemos, another political party in the coalition, has secured eight starting positions for the upcoming elections. Notable candidates include Belarra for Madrid, Lilith Verstrynge for Barcelona, and various purple leaders in different constituencies.
More Madrid, led by Sarahawi activist Tesh Sidi, has positioned itself with Iñigo Errejón and Alda Recas for the upcoming elections. IU will have Enrique Santiago as the leader and general secretary of the PCE, leading the list for Córdoba. Toni Valero, the coordinator of the training in Andalusia, is leading the candidacy in Malaga. The ‘commons’ champion the candidacy for Congress in Catalonia, with Aina Vidal as the current spokesperson for the party in Congress, followed by Gerardo Pisarello. Compromís has secured the top positions for Valencia, with Àgueda Micó and Alberto Ibáñez leading the list.
Overall, Sumar and its coalition partners have presented a strong and renewed lineup of candidates for the upcoming 23-J elections. They emphasize the importance of renewal, balance, and fresh perspectives within the coalition, taking inspiration from Podemos. These announcements mark an important step in the preparation for the elections, and the results will shape the political landscape in the region.
It’s great to see the Sumar Electoral Lists for the 23-J elections taking a step towards renewal and defining starting positions. Excited to see how this influences the upcoming elections!