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BOE-A-2026-11703 ·1 June 2026 ·Act High impact
Administrative

Voters in Álava, Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa: 5 months to submit candidacies for General Council elections

Law 1/2026 amends Law 1/1987 by adding Article 6 ter, setting a five-month period for candidacy submissions in General Council elections in the historical territories of Álava, Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa (art. 6 ter). The period starts from the publication in the BOPV (5 May 2026).

In 2 key points

  1. Five-month deadline for nominations starting 5 May 2026 (art. 6 ter)
  2. Applies only to the historical territories of Álava, Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa (art. 6 ter)

How it affects those involved

The five-month deadline from 5 May 2026 is critical for the electoral calendar and directly affects parties and individuals seeking participation. Local authorities must update their registration and notification procedures during this period.

Lifecycle

2026-06-01PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-05-05Into forceComes into force (art. 6 ter)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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