In brief
Compromís leaders confirmed on 6 October 2026 that the coalition will not join the nationwide Frente Amplio, choosing to lead a regional list under its own brand.
The coalition opened informal negotiations with Esquerra Unida, Podem, and Esquerra Republicana del País Valencià ahead of the 16 October coalition deadline.
Compromís aims to expand beyond its 4 seats won with 15.2% of the vote in 2023 to reach 5 seats and 10% in each constituency to form its own parliamentary group.
Iniciativa proposed current deputy Alberto Ibáñez to lead the Valencia list, while Més Compromís deputy Àgueda Micó also seeks to head the ticket.
- 21 OctOpening of the registration period for electoral candidate lists.
- 26 OctClosing deadline for registering electoral candidate lists.
- 29 NovPolling day for the Spanish general election.
Independent regional strategy
The executive committee of Compromís agreed on 6 October 2026 to run independently of the national left-wing platform Frente Amplio in the upcoming general election on 29 November. The coalition, which comprises Més Compromís, Iniciativa del Poble Valencià, and Els Verds, resolved to keep its own brand at the forefront of the ballot across the Valencian Community. In the July 2023 general election, the alliance competed alongside Sumar under the banner Compromís-Sumar, securing four seats in Congress with 15.2% of the regional vote. Coalition leaders decided against repeating a subordinated national pact, emphasizing that decision-making must remain anchored in the region.
During a break in the executive meeting in Valencia, Més Compromís spokesperson Amparo Piquer rejected aligning with national branding structures.
“We are not in the situation of the national left brand.”
Negotiations with local parties
Instead of joining the nationwide alliance that includes Izquierda Unida, Más Madrid, Comuns, and Sumar, Compromís will pursue bilateral negotiations with regional branches of left-wing groups. Informal talks have begun with Esquerra Unida del País Valencià, Podem, and Esquerra Republicana del País Valencià. The three coalition spokespersons, Amparo Piquer, Carles Esteve, and Paula Espinosa, stated that the goal is to create an open and plural ticket rooted in local municipal networks, trade unions, and social movements. Esteve specified that conversations are restricted strictly to regional leaderships without interference from central party headquarters in Madrid.
“These mobilisations represent an opportunity because we must transform all that momentum from the streets, from the squares, and from the people into many Valencian deputies in Congress.”
Parliamentary targets and list composition
The electoral formula aims to consolidate progressive votes to secure five seats in the Congress of Deputies, an increase of one over the four deputies elected in 2023. Attaining five seats and reaching at least 10% of the vote in each Valencian constituency would enable Compromís to establish its own independent parliamentary group in Madrid. In 2023, the joint ticket secured three seats in the province of Valencia and one seat in Alicante, while falling short of representation in Castellón. In 2025, sitting deputy Àgueda Micó joined the Grupo Mixto, while Alberto Ibáñez remained within the Sumar parliamentary grouping.
- Valencia
- 3 seats
- Alicante
- 1 seats
- Castellón
- 0 seats
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Internal competition over the top ballot spots remains unresolved. On 5 October, the executive of Iniciativa proposed Alberto Ibáñez to head the list in Valencia, citing his legislative work on housing regulations. Més Compromís has backed Àgueda Micó to retain the leading position. The spokesperson for Compromís in the Corts Valencianes, Joan Baldoví, acknowledged the autonomy of each faction to propose nominees before formal party bodies make the final decision.
“We are three distinct persons and one true God.”
Electoral calendar and deadlines
The coalition faces tight legal timelines following the dissolution of the Cortes Generales by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez 54 days before the election. Political parties must formally register electoral coalitions by 16 October. The official window for submitting candidate lists to electoral boards runs from 21 October through 26 October. Compromís negotiators must conclude seat distribution agreements with Esquerra Unida and Podem before those deadlines expire to finalize ballot configurations.