The European elections of 2024 in Herencia (Ciudad Real) have resulted in a political landscape with several significant changes compared to the 2019 elections, with 90% of the votes counted at the time of writing. The voter turnout has decreased significantly, standing at 52.43%, nearly 22 percentage points lower than five years ago.
Results by Party:
Partido Popular (PP): The PP has garnered the most votes in Herencia, with a total of 1,077 votes, representing 39.43% of the total. This result marks an increase of 12.04 percentage points compared to the 2019 elections, where they received 27.39%.
Partido Socialista Obrero Español (PSOE): The PSOE, while still a significant force, has seen a significant decrease in support. With 1,009 votes, they have obtained 36.94%, a drop of 11.86 points compared to the 48.80% in 2019.
Vox: Vox has increased its presence in Herencia, reaching 390 votes, which is equivalent to 14.28%. This 9.18-point increase from the 5.10% in 2019 reflects sustained growth in the locality.
Agrupación de Electores “Se Acabó la Fiesta”: This new party has debuted in Herencia with 83 votes, obtaining 3.03% of the total.
Podemos: Podemos has seen a decrease in support, only garnering 59 votes (2.16%), a decrease of 3.55 points compared to the 5.71% in 2019.
Sumar: Another new force in the electoral landscape of Herencia, Sumar, has garnered 36 votes, representing 1.31%.
Participation and Votes:
Participation has been one of the most noteworthy aspects of these elections. With 52.43%, participation has dropped by 21.79 points from the 74.22% recorded in 2019. In absolute terms, this translates to 2,787 voters in 2024 compared to 4,345 in 2019.
Null Votes and Blank Votes:
Null votes: 56 (2.00%), a slight decrease of 0.53 points compared to 2019.
Blank votes: 20 (0.73%), a reduction of 0.59 points compared to the 1.32% in 2019.
Conclusion:
The results of the 2024 European elections in Herencia have shown a shift in voter preferences, with a notable rise for the PP and Vox, and a significant decrease in support for the PSOE and Podemos. Participation, on the other hand, has seen a substantial drop, perhaps reflecting increased apathy or disinterest in these elections. These results offer a clear view of the local political evolution and establish the basis for future electoral strategies of the parties involved.
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