Spain’s Sánchez Hurt by Record Defeat in Socialist Stronghold

Sánchez speaks at a campaign rally in Seville on May 15, 2026. — Sánchez speaks at a campaign rally in Seville on May 15, 2026.Photographer: Cristina Quicler/AFP/Getty Images

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By Daniel Basteiro

May 18, 2026 at 7:44 AM UTC

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez oversaw his party’s worst ever result in Andalusia’s regional election, dealing a blow to his hopes of pulling off a comeback victory in next year’s general election.