Participation in this Sunday's Andalusian elections stands at 37.24% as of 2:00 PM, according to the second official report from the Junta de Andalucía.
The figure clearly improves on that registered at the same time in the 2022 regional elections, when 34.24% of the electorate had voted.
In total, more than 2.19 million Andalusians had already cast their votes by the close of the second report. The increase compared to four years ago confirms a day with greater electoral mobilization and reinforces the expectation of higher final participation than in the previous regional elections.
Evolution of participation reports in the Andalusian elections
The first report, corresponding to 11:30 AM, showed a participation of 15.10%, slightly below the 15.44% registered in 2022. However, the 2:00 PM figure corrects this initial trend and places mobilization almost three points above the pace of four years ago.
This behavior reflects that many voters went to the polls during the late morning hours, significantly increasing participation and dispelling the impression of a lukewarm start.
Participation by province in the 2026 Andalusian elections
The increase in participation extends to all eight Andalusian provinces. The largest increases compared to 2022 are recorded in Almería and Huelva, both with more than four additional percentage points of participation.
Also noteworthy are the increases in Cádiz, Seville, and Granada, while Málaga, Córdoba, and Jaén show more moderate, though equally positive, increases.
A key figure for interpreting the final result
Participation is one of the most relevant indicators for anticipating electoral behavior. Mobilization higher than in 2022 could alter the distribution of seats in an Andalusian Parliament where an absolute majority is set at 55 deputies.
The next relevant figure will arrive at 6:00 PM, when the third official participation report will be released. That figure will be the definitive thermometer before the polling stations close and will allow for a more precise assessment of the mobilization level of each political bloc.