Spain 2023 General Election
Spanish general election held July 2023. Pedro Sanchez remained prime minister after coalition negotiations.
Spain 2023 General Election is one of the tracked elections shaping power in Spain.
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Country context
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Office at stake
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Winner profile
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Candidate field
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Election Result
Clear outcome summary for this recorded election.
PP won the most seats but failed to form a government. Sanchez secured re-election through a coalition with Sumar and support from regional parties, including a controversial amnesty deal with Catalan separatists.
At a Glance
The Spain 2023 General Election took place in 2023 in Spain. The election determined who would hold the office of Congress of Deputies.
Pedro Sanchez won the election. Voter turnout was reported at 70.4%, giving a sense of how many people took part in the contest. 2 candidates contested the election: Alberto Nunez Feijoo and Pedro Sanchez.
Election Snapshot
- Status
- Recorded
- Election Year
- 2023
- Country
- Spain
- Office Contested
- Congress of Deputies
- Winner
- Pedro Sanchez
- Turnout
- 70.4%
- Candidates
- 2
- Linked Offices
- 1
Result Overview
PP won the most seats but failed to form a government. Sanchez secured re-election through a coalition with Sumar and support from regional parties, including a controversial amnesty deal with Catalan separatists.
Quick Facts
- Won by Pedro Sanchez
- Voter turnout: 70.4%
- 2 candidates tracked
Details
- election year
- 2023
- office contested
- Congress of Deputies
Country Context
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Candidates
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Offices Contested
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Spain
Parliamentary constitutional monarchy in Southwestern Europe. Multi-party system centered on the Cortes Generales.
Alberto Nunez Feijoo
Leader of Spain's People's Party since 2022 and opposition challenger in the 2023 general election.
Pedro Sanchez
Prime Minister of Spain since 2018. Leader of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party.
Prime Minister of Spain
Head of government of Spain, formally titled President of the Government. Must win confidence in the Congress of Deputies.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who won the Spain 2023 General Election?
- The Spain 2023 General Election was won by Pedro Sanchez. Pedro Sanchez ran as the candidate of PSOE.
- Who came second in the Spain 2023 General Election?
- The runner-up in the Spain 2023 General Election was Alberto Nunez Feijoo. The contest between Pedro Sanchez and Alberto Nunez Feijoo defined the central dynamics of this election.
- What was the voter turnout for the Spain 2023 General Election?
- Voter turnout for the Spain 2023 General Election was 70.4%. Turnout levels reflect public engagement with the democratic process and can be influenced by factors such as voter registration requirements, election accessibility, the competitiveness of the race, and public trust in political institutions.
- When did the Spain 2023 General Election take place?
- The Spain 2023 General Election took place in 2023. Electoral timing in Spain is governed by constitutional requirements and may be influenced by the political circumstances of the moment.
- What offices were contested in the Spain 2023 General Election?
- The Spain 2023 General Election determined who would hold the office of Congress of Deputies. The powers and responsibilities of this office make the election significant for the country's governance and policy direction.
- Which country held the Spain 2023 General Election?
- The Spain 2023 General Election was held in Spain. The country's electoral system, political culture, and institutional framework shaped how the election was conducted and what the results mean for governance.
- Who were the candidates in the Spain 2023 General Election?
- 2 candidates participated in the Spain 2023 General Election, including Alberto Nunez Feijoo, Pedro Sanchez. The field of candidates reflects the political landscape and the range of options available to voters.
- What was the outcome of the Spain 2023 General Election?
- PP won the most seats but failed to form a government. Sanchez secured re-election through a coalition with Sumar and support from regional parties, including a controversial amnesty deal with Catalan separatists.
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Trust & Coverage
- Page Type
- Election dashboard
- Last Updated
- March 21, 2026
- Sources
- Graph-backed
- Data Coverage
- Comprehensive(85/100)
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Parliamentary constitutional monarchy in Southwestern Europe. Multi-party system centered on the Cortes Generales.
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Prime Minister of Spain since 2018. Leader of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party.
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Head of government of Spain, formally titled President of the Government. Must win confidence in the Congress of Deputies.