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BOE-A-2026-11703 ·1 June 2026 ·Act critical
Administrative

Voters in Álava, Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa: 3 months to adapt to electronic voting systems

Law 1/2026 amends Law 1/1987 on Elections for the Historical Territories of Álava, Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa, introducing a new article (Art. 6 ter) that permits electronic voting in elections to the General Assemblies. This change is framed within the Statute of Autonomy and aims to modernise the electoral process. The regulation was published in the BOPV on 5 May 2026 and enters into force the following day, pursuant to Art. 10.3 of the Statute of Autonomy (Organic Law 3/1979).

In 2 key points

  1. Article 6 ter is added to permit electronic voting in elections to the General Assemblies (art. 6 ter a la Ley 1/1987)
  2. The change is based on Art. 10.3 of the Statute of Autonomy (Organic Law 3/1979) (art. 10.3 del Estatuto aprobado por Ley Orgánica 3/1979)

How it affects those involved

Voters in Álava, Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa can now access electronic voting, which facilitates access to the polls, particularly for persons with reduced mobility or those in remote areas. Electoral administrations must update their systems to integrate the new channel. Advisors and political parties must inform their members about the new system and the adaptation deadlines. This change does not affect voters in other territories.

Lifecycle

2026-06-01PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-05-05Into forceComes into force (fecha_vigencia (indice oficial del BOE))
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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