The PP defends its historical fiefdom against the unprecedented push of nationalism. The popular ones reach the polls after a rocky campaign and with the polls placing them on the edge of an absolute majority.
The symbolic importance of Galicia for the PP is beyond all doubt. The socialist candidate, Joséón Gómez Beste, is trying to revive a party that has always played better in the field of general and municipal elections. The massive landing of Pedro Sánchez at the helm of the Government has served the PP well.