The president of the Junta de Castilla y León, Alfonso Fernández Mañueco (PP), has signed the decree for the dissolution of the Cortes and the calling of regional elections for Sunday, March 15, 2026, the last possible date within the legal deadline.
The publication of the decree in the Official Gazette of Castilla y León is expected for this Tuesday, while the election campaign will begin on February 27, with the day of reflection on March 14 and voting the following day
The call for elections was to be made public at a press conference this Monday, but Mañueco decided to suspend it "given the extreme seriousness" of the railway accident that occurred in Adamuz (Córdoba) —which left 39 dead and 152 injured— "out of respect for the deceased, the injured, and their families", according to the Junta.
Instead of a hearing, the Junta de Castilla y León issued an official statement in which Mañueco conveyed his “deepest condolences and closeness to the victims’ families” and expressed his wish for a speedy recovery for the injured, emphasizing that “respect for the victims must prevail over any other consideration”.
March 15 is the **legal deadline to hold elections on a Sunday** after the legislature has concluded, complying with the deadlines established by regional regulations
With the official call, parties will have ten days to communicate possible coalitions, and the campaign will extend until March 13. The Castilla y León elections will mark an important milestone in regional and national politics in 2026.