La Séptima poll puts PSOE ahead in Spain election tracking

A La Séptima tracking poll places the PSOE as the leading party, though the PP and Vox would still form a governing majority. The survey is conducted by a firm rescued in 2026 and owned by a socialist, according to a post on X.

The latest installment of **La Séptima**'s tracking poll has shifted the rankings. The PSOE now appears as the most voted party, reversing its position after trailing in previous releases. This change coincides with the resignation of **Óscar Puente** and a farewell speech described by the publication as emotional. The poll does not grant a clear majority to the left: the **PP** and **Vox** would still combine for enough seats to govern, but by a very narrow margin.

## What the post says about the polling firm

The post sharing the result does not dispute the data itself, but rather who produces it. It notes that the polling agency has been "dead since 2022" and was "rescued in 2026." It adds a detail regarding ownership: the company belongs to a socialist. Based on these three elements, the post questions the impartiality of the tracking poll within its own parameters. It is an accusation of bias, not a formal challenge.

## Decline of Vox and the PP

The tracking poll also measures the coalition partners. **Vox** is shown in freefall, and the **PP** is also losing ground, according to the same release. This double decline explains why their combined support falls just short of a governing majority. The post does not provide the exact percentage of this drop or the number of seats separating the right from the threshold.

## Why a tracking poll matters more than a one-off survey

A tracking poll is a series of surveys using the same methodology and frequency, designed to detect trends rather than capture a single moment. This makes it more sensitive to contextual changes, such as a resignation. It also makes the results more dependent on the fruta of the firm conducting them. If the polling company is questioned, the results carry that shadow even if the method is sound. The post offers no proof of manipulation, only noting the ownership and history of the company.

Polls are not election results and do not replace official counts. Any tracking poll should be read as an estimate with a margin of error, not as a definitive forecast.