Title: Sumar Announces Electoral Lists for 23J Elections with Strong Renewal
Subtitle: Podemos Leader Javier Sánchez Serna Tops the List for the Region of Murcia
Date: June 21, 2023
Sumar, a coalition of political parties, has officially formalized its electoral lists for the upcoming 23J elections. The coalition, which includes United We Can, has undergone a significant renewal, with a balance between different actors within the coalition. Notably, the leader of Podemos, Javier Sánchez Serna, has been appointed as the head of the list for the Region of Murcia.
The electoral list for the Region of Murcia also includes Liliana Mellado from IU and Álex Hidalgo from Más Región in the second and third positions, respectively. Podemos member Rocío Val holds the fourth position, while Alicia Martínez from Sumar ranks fifth. Joaquín Luis Vicente from IU, Aurelia García from Podemos, Joaquín Morote from IU, and Lorena Lorca from Más Región occupy the sixth to tenth positions, respectively.
In total, Podemos contributes four candidates to the Adding to Congress candidacy for the Region of Murcia, while IU contributes three and Más Región contributes two. The Add quota contributes one candidate.
Sumar, known for its cast of independents, holds a significant number of seats within the coalition. Apart from the leader Yolanda Diaz, Sumar’s list includes prominent figures such as diplomat Augustine Santos and economist and trade unionist Carlos Martin, who hold the second and sixth positions on the list for Madrid, respectively.
Other notable figures on the Sumar list include doctor Rafael Cofiño for Asturias, writer Violeta Serrano for León, sociologist Esther Gil for Cádiz, professor Francisco Sierra for Seville, and doctor Carlos Navarro for Castellón. Former Podemos leaders Lander Martínez and Txema Guijarro also feature on the list.
Podemos, on the other hand, has eight starting positions within the coalition. In addition to Grass as the fifth candidate for Madrid, Lilith Verstrynge, the party’s Organization secretary, holds the fourth position for Barcelona.
Other Podemos candidates include Javier Sánchez Serna for Murcia, Noemí Santana for Las Palmas, Guillermo Presa for Álava, Pilar Garrido for Guipúzcoa, Martina Velarde for Granada, and Idioia Villanueva for Navarre.
Más Madrid, another party within the coalition, has Tesh Sidi as the third candidate, Íñigo Errejón as the fourth candidate, and Alda Recas as the seventh candidate for the Madrid constituency.
IU’s references in Congress include Enrique Santiago, the leader and general secretary of the PCE, as the candidate for Córdoba, Toni Valero as the coordinator for Malaga, and Engracia Rivera as the second candidate for Sevilla.
The ‘commons’ champion the candidacy for Congress in Catalonia, with Aina Vidal as the current spokesperson for the party in Congress and Gerardo Pisarello as the first secretary of the Congress Table.
Compromís, Chunta, Verdes Equo, and other allies also have their respective candidates for different constituencies.
The parliamentary group has undergone a significant renewal, with almost 70% of new members. Notably, Minister of Equality Irene Montero and parliamentary speaker Pablo Echenique are not on the list or in leading positions within the confederal space.
The 23J elections are expected to bring about a new political landscape with a diverse range of candidates representing various parties and ideologies.Sumar, the political coalition for the upcoming 23J elections, has finalized its electoral lists with defined starting positions and a strong emphasis on renewal. One notable development is the appointment of Javier Sánchez Serna, the leader of Podemos, as the head of the list for the Region of Murcia.
Liliana Mellado from IU and Álex Hidalgo from Más Región will follow Serna on the list. The fourth position will be occupied by Rocío Val from Podemos, while Alicia Martínez from Sumar ranks fifth. Joaquín Luis Vicente from IU takes the seventh spot, and the last three places are filled by Aurelia García from Podemos, Joaquín Morote from IU, and Lorena Lorca from Más Región.
In total, Podemos contributes four candidates to the Sumar coalition for the Region of Murcia, while IU contributes three and Más Región contributes two. The Add quota contributes one candidate.
At the national level, Sumar brings a cast of independents to the coalition. Notable figures include Yolanda Diaz, a candidate for Madrid, Augustine Santos, a diplomat, and Carlos Martin, an economist and trade unionist for CCOO. Other prominent members include Rafael Cofiño, a doctor from Asturias, Violeta Serrano, a writer from León, and Esther Gil, a sociologist from Cádiz.
Podemos, on the other hand, has eight starting positions in the coalition. In addition to Serna, they have candidates in Las Palmas, Álava, Guipúzcoa, Granada, Navarre, and Barcelona, where Lilith Verstrynge, the party’s Organization secretary, holds the fourth position.
Más Madrid, another member of the coalition, has Tesh Sidi, a Sarahawi activist, as the third candidate in Madrid, and Íñigo Errejón, the leader of Más País, as the fourth candidate.
IU’s references in Congress include Enrique Santiago, the leader and general secretary of the PCE, Toni Valero, the coordinator of the formation in Andalusia, and Engracia Rivera, the number two candidate for Sevilla.
The ‘commons’ champion the candidacy for Congress in Catalonia, with Aina Vidal as the current spokesperson for the party in Congress and Gerardo Pisarello as the first secretary of the Congress Table.
Compromís has the most seat options in Valencia, with Àgueda Micó and Alberto Ibáñez as the top candidates. In Alicante and Castellón, they hold the second position.
The parliamentary group has undergone a significant renewal, with almost 70% of the group being new members. Notable figures such as Irene Montero, Pablo Echenique, Rafael Mayoral, Victoria Rosell, and Juantxo López de Uralde are not on the list or in leading positions. However, a dozen current deputies have chosen to repeat their seats for the next legislature.
Several resignations have also been announced, including Alberto Garzón, the leader of IU, Antón Gómez-Reino from Galicia en Común, and Jaume Asens, the president of the parliamentary group, who is retiring from active politics.
Overall, the Sumar coalition has finalized its electoral lists with a strong emphasis on renewal and a diverse range of candidates from different political parties. The upcoming 23J elections will be a crucial moment for these candidates to showcase their platforms and gain support from voters.
What are the key candidates representing the He Sumar coalition in various regions such as Madrid, Barcelona, Murcia, Las Palmas, Álava, Guipúzcoa, Granada, and Navarre?
He Sumar coalition. These include Grass as the fifth candidate for Madrid, Lilith Verstrynge as the fourth candidate for Barcelona, Javier Sánchez Serna for Murcia, Noemí Santana for Las Palmas, Guillermo Presa for Álava, Pilar Garrido for Guipúzcoa, Martina Velarde for Granada, and Idioia Villanueva for Navarre.
Más Madrid, another party within the coalition, has Tesh Sidi as the third candidate, Íñigo Errejón as the fourth candidate, and Alda Recas as the seventh candidate for the Madrid constituency.
IU’s candidates for Congress include Enrique Santiago, the leader and general secretary of the PCE, as the candidate for Córdoba, Toni Valero as the coordinator for Malaga, and Engracia Rivera as the second candidate for Sevilla.
The ‘commons’ champion the candidacy for Congress in Catalonia, with Aina Vidal as the current spokesperson for the party in Congress and Gerardo Pisarello as the first secretary of the Congress Table.
Overall, the electoral lists for the 23J elections reflect a strong emphasis on renewal within the Sumar coalition. With candidates from different parties and ideologies, the elections are expected to bring about a new political landscape.
This article highlights the significant effort made by the United We Can Coalition in renewing and balancing their electoral lists for the 23J elections. It reflects their commitment to inclusivity and rejuvenation, ensuring a more representative representation for the upcoming polls.