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BOE-A-2026-14329 ·2 July 2026 ·Organic Act critical
Administrative

Electoral procedures in Balearic and Canary Islands: 3 months to adapt the electoral process

The Organic Law 2/2026 modifies Articles 161.2 and 165.2 of Organic Law 5/1985, specifically for elections in the Balearic and Canary Islands, aligning the electoral regime with the reform of paragraph 3 of Article 69 of the Constitution. This change affects the electoral process in these two autonomous communities, establishing new rules on the development of the process. The modification aims to ensure greater transparency and equity in voting.

In 2 key points

  1. Articles 161.2 and 165.2 of Organic Law 5/1985 are amended for the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands (art. 161.2 y 165.2)
  2. The change aligns with the reform of paragraph 3 of Article 69 of the Constitution (reforma del apartado 3 del artículo 69 de la Constitución)

How it affects those involved

For the regional administrations of the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands, electoral procedures must be updated in accordance with the new regulations, requiring increased coordination and strict adherence to deadlines. Political parties must adapt their campaign strategies and electoral organisation. Citizens will be able to participate in a more transparent and accessible process. Electoral advisors must review the new deadlines and procedures to ensure the correct application of the law.

Lifecycle

2026-07-02PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-07-03Into forceComes into force (fecha_vigencia (indice oficial del BOE))
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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