Reyes Maroto Wins PSOE Primaries for Madrid Mayor Candidacy in 2027

Reyes Maroto won the PSOE primaries for mayor of Madrid on July 19, 2026, with 1,045 votes against 841 for challenger Enma López, a margin of 204 votes. The turnout was low: only 1,886 of 5,480 eligible militants voted (34.4%), according to ABC. Source: ABC The result means Maroto will again lead the party list in the May 2027 municipal elections, aiming to unseat incumbent PP mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida. Source: La Vanguardia

The vote

Maroto, backed by the federal party leadership (Ferraz), outperformed López in working-class districts like Villaverde and Latina, while López won in central areas such as Centro and Arganzuela. Source: ABC The low participation sparked questions: ABC noted Maroto secured only 19.1% of the total membership, and two-thirds of militants did not vote at all. Source: ABC Both candidates had previously exceeded the required 822 avales, with Maroto obtaining 1,376 and López 1,028. Source: El Mundo

Internal divisions

The campaign exposed a deeply split party. Enma López, former campaign manager for Maroto in 2023, ran on a platform of renewal and had the backing of some sector leaders. Source: El Confidencial Maroto accused her of disloyalty, while López argued the party needed a "rupture" from established dynamics. Source: El Mundo Despite the acrimony, Maroto promised to integrate "todas las sensibilidades" in her project. Source: Infobae The outcome reinforces the influence of Ferraz, as López failed to break the party apparatus.