{
  "id": 7081358,
  "title": "Vega Baja Parties Begin Countdown to 2027 Elections",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/vega-baja-parties-begin-countdown-to-2027-elections",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T08:21:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Leader",
    "slug": "the-leader",
    "url": "https://theleader.info/2026/09/13/vega-baja-parties-begin-countdown-to-2027-elections/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alicante province's main political parties are finalizing their candidate lists for the 2027 regional and municipal elections. In Vega Baja, Torrevieja's candidate is anticipated to be re-elected Mayor Eduardo Dolón, while the local PP remains focused on continuity. In municipalities of Orihuela and Almoradí, the political landscape is less certain, as these areas face unresolved issues. The PSPV-PSOE has rapidly appointed its candidates, with Diana Morant confirmed as the Generalitat candidate and Bárbara Soler named to lead the socialist list in Torrevieja. However, socialist primaries in Orihuela have been suspended due to a complaint, leaving the party without a confirmed challenger for the city council. Almoradí's socialist organisation is under the control of an interim committee, potentially leading to a direct appointment or a later selection process. Compromís, a coalition, is still undecided about its participation in the elections, whether to contest under its current banner or include other parties. Vox, too, awaits instructions from Madrid before announcing its leading candidates, including the Generalitat nominee. Torrevieja and Orihuela are poised for contest between familiar figures, but uncertainty remains for Almoradí and the other municipalities.",
  "summary": "Torrevieja offers continuity, while uncertainty surrounds candidates in Orihuela and Almoradí With eight months remaining before the 2027 regional and municipal elections, Alicante province’s main political parties are beginning to assemble their candidate lists. In the Vega Baja, Torrevieja appears largely settled, while Orihuela and Almoradí remain among the municipalities facing the greatest…",
  "key_points": [
    "Vega Baja finalizing candidate lists for 2027 elections.",
    "Eduardo Dolón expected to be re-elected Mayor in Torrevieja.",
    "PSPV-PSOE appoints Diana Morant as Generalitat candidate."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}