Manuel Naharro Gata Elected President of Extremadura Assembly

Naharro Gata Secures Presidency in Second Round

Manuel Naharro Gata, representing the Popular Party (PP), was elected as the new president of the Assembly of Extremadura on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The election, held in Mérida, the capital of the autonomous community, saw Naharro Gata secure the position in a second round of voting.

In the decisive second round, Naharro Gata received the full backing of his party's 29 votes. The first round of voting did not yield an absolute majority for any candidate, necessitating the subsequent ballot where a simple majority was sufficient for election.

Voting Breakdown and Assembly Composition

The election for the presidency of the 65-seat Assembly saw other political groups present their own candidates. Blanca Martín, the candidate from the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), received 18 votes. The far-right party Vox put forward Ángel Pelayo Gordillo, who garnered 11 votes. Meanwhile, Unidas por Extremadura, an alliance including Podemos and IU, supported Nerea Fernández, who received 7 votes.

The current composition of the Assembly of Extremadura reflects these voting blocs, with the PP holding 29 seats, PSOE 18 seats, Vox 11 seats, and Unidas por Extremadura (Podemos–IU–AV) 7 seats.

Background and Significance

Manuel Naharro Gata's election marks a significant moment for the Popular Party in Extremadura. Prior to this role, Naharro Gata served as the Vice President Second of the Assembly of Extremadura in the previous legislature. His ascent to the presidency of the regional parliament underscores the political dynamics within the autonomous community of Extremadura, Spain. The Assembly of Extremadura is the unicameral legislature responsible for the legislative affairs of the region.