Popular Party Secures Victory in Aragón Elections Amidst Vox Surge and PSOE Decline

Election Outcome Confirms Rightward Shift in Aragón

The Popular Party (PP) has emerged as the leading force in the regional elections held in Aragón, Spain, on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The party secured 26 seats in the 67-seat Cortes of Aragón, maintaining its position as the largest political entity in the region. However, this victory comes with a slight setback, as the PP lost two seats compared to the previous election in 2023, and saw its vote share dip to 34.3%.

The election results underscore a clear shift to the right in the autonomous community, with the far-right Vox party being the night's most significant gainer. Vox doubled its representation, securing 14 seats, up from seven in 2023, and garnered 17.9% of the vote. This surge positions Vox as a crucial player in the formation of the next regional government.

PSOE Suffers Historic Losses, Vox's Influence Grows

In contrast to the right-wing gains, the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) experienced a substantial decline, achieving its worst result in the region's history. The PSOE secured only 18 seats, a loss of five seats from the 2023 elections, with its vote share falling to 24.3%. The Socialist candidate, Pilar Alegría, acknowledged the disappointing outcome.

The strong performance by Vox means that the PP, led by acting regional president Jorge Azcón, will likely be even more dependent on the far-right party to form a stable governing coalition. The combined seats of PP and Vox now total 40, comfortably exceeding the 34 seats required for a majority in the Cortes of Aragón. Azcón's decision to call early elections, reportedly aimed at strengthening the PP and curbing Vox's rise, appears to have inadvertently increased Vox's leverage.

Broader Implications for Spanish Politics

Beyond the main parties, the regionalist Chunta Aragonesista (CHA) saw its representation double to six seats, while Existe secured two seats. Notably, Podemos lost all its parliamentary representation, and the Partido Aragonés (PAR) was left without seats for the first time since 1983.

The Aragón elections are widely regarded as a significant barometer for the national political mood in Spain. Analysts suggest that the results reflect a broader conservative wave across the country. The PSOE's struggles in Aragón are also being linked to national-level issues, including a series of corruption allegations affecting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's government. The outcome in Aragón is seen as a confirmation of a trend observed in other regional elections, where the PP has gained ground and Vox has solidified its position as a decisive political force.