Results breakdown of the 1991 Spanish local elections (Castilla–La Mancha)
The 1991 Spanish local elections saw all councillors of the municipalities in the autonomous community of Castilla–La Mancha elected. The elections were held on Sunday, May 26, 1991, simultaneously with regional elections in thirteen autonomous communities and nationwide local elections.
The dominant party overall was the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), reflecting their wider dominance in Spanish politics at the time. They secured the largest number of councillors and mayoralties throughout the region. However, the People's Party (PP), the main opposition force, also made significant gains compared to previous elections.
A detailed results breakdown would typically include:
- Total number of councillors elected: This provides context for the scale of the elections.
- Distribution of councillors by party: This is the core information, showing the number of councillors won by each political party (e.g., PSOE, PP, United Left (IU), Democratic and Social Centre (CDS), and any regionalist or minor parties).
- Percentage of votes by party: This provides an indication of the overall voter support for each party, regardless of the number of councillors they ultimately won.
- Results by province: Castilla–La Mancha is divided into five provinces (Albacete, Ciudad Real, Cuenca, Guadalajara, and Toledo). A breakdown by province would show the relative strengths of each party in different parts of the region.
- Key municipal results: Highlight the results in major cities such as Albacete, Ciudad Real, Cuenca, Guadalajara, and Toledo. This might include the winning party, the number of councillors each party won, and any notable shifts in political control compared to the previous elections.
- Coalitions and pacts: After the election, parties often form coalitions to govern municipalities. A breakdown of these post-election agreements would be crucial for understanding the actual political landscape following the elections. Information on the composition of the government in key municipalities and provinces would be helpful.
- Comparison with previous elections: Analysing the changes in vote share and councillor distribution compared to the 1987 local elections would highlight trends and shifts in voter preferences.
Data for this breakdown could be sourced from official election results published by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior or the Junta de Comunidades de Castilla–La Mancha. Newspaper archives and academic studies of Spanish electoral politics would also be valuable resources.