- A strategic move with the Senate on the horizon
- Angel Pelayo Gordillo, the new leader of the Vox Party in the Senate
- The Senate as a field for political expansion
- Internal relief and continuity in Extremadura
The Vox Party surprised this Tuesday by announcing its candidate for the upcoming regional elections in Extremadura December 21 will be Oscar FernandezCurrent spokesman for the Parliamentary Group of the Extremadura Assembly.
The decision announced by the party’s Secretary-General, Ignacio Garriga, caused surprise inside and outside the formation, as all indications so far indicate that the chosen one will be him. Angel Pelayo GordilloSenator for Extremadura and one of the most prominent figures of the Vox Party in the region.
The ad confirms a Change internal strategy In the formation led by Santiago Abascal. The Vox party decided that Gordillo would retain his Senate role and take a leadership position in the Senate, while Fernández would become the visible face of the regional campaign in Extremaduran.
A strategic move with the Senate on the horizon
According to Vox management sources, the decision to remove Ángel Pelayo Gordillo from the regional race comes in response to The party’s strategic priority Before the upcoming electoral appointments.
Fox expects a Increase representation in the Senate Whether in regional elections – such as those in Extremadura, Castile and León, or Andalusia – or in the upcoming general elections.
The party’s internal calculations, based on opinion polls and regional forecasts, indicate that the Senate may become president A prime space to advance Fox’s political agenda In the coming years. For this reason, the party leadership chose to concentrate there leaders with parliamentary experience and the ability to engage in political dialogue.
Administration sources said: “We want to strengthen our strong presence in the Senate and benefit from the experience of our current representatives.”
Angel Pelayo Gordillo, the new leader of the Vox Party in the Senate
naming Angel Pelayo Gordillo As Fox’s leader in the Senate, it’s no coincidence. The Extremadurian parliamentarian has gained weight within the party since entering the Senate Autonomy after the 2023 elections. During this time, he became one of the group’s most active voices and a trusted figure for national leadership.
His projection grew especially distant October 30 sessionWhen he was tasked with conducting the “interrogation” of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez during his appearance before the Senate. This intervention was highly appreciated internally by Vox, which highlighted the “solidity of his argument” and “mastery of parliamentary debate”.
The Senate as a field for political expansion
The party aspires to Increase your representation In the Senate, which has a mixed electoral system: 208 senators are elected in general elections and 58 by independent appointment.
The commitment to Gordillo responds, according to party sources, to a “medium-term vision” with a goal Strengthening coordination between independent structures and national parliamentary activity.
Internal relief and continuity in Extremadura
With the appointment of Oscar Fernandez, Vox seeks to retain A Line of political continuity in Extremadura. Fernandez, a law graduate and Speaker of Parliament since 2023, has been one of the main advocates of the party’s positions in the regional parliament and has the support of local structures.
The Extremaduran leader now faces the challenge of… Strengthen Vox’s presence in the communityThe party gained representation for the first time in the recent regional elections. His nomination comes in the context of increasing competition between right-wing parties and with a volatile electoral base that, according to opinion polls, could determine the balance of power in the Council.
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