Profile of PSOE voters: most don't work, many are pensioners, loyal to Sánchez

A CIS survey paints a profile of PSOE voters in which most do not work and a significant share are pensioners, data that contrasts with the usual image of a party with roots in the workplace.

## PSOE voters, according to the CIS

The latest barometer from the **CIS**, directed by **José Félix Tezanos**, offers a curious snapshot of those who voted for the **PSOE** in the **2023** elections. The data suggest that the profile of the socialist voter is far from the traditional idea of a mostly employed electorate. According to this study, only **45.5%** of those who chose the PSOE at the polls have a job. This places the socialists as the only major party whose electorate is mostly made up of people who do not work.

## Pensioners and loyal to Sánchez

The picture is completed by another significant figure: **35.4%** of PSOE voters say they are pensioners. This figure, although high, does not seem to weaken loyalty to the party and its leader, **Pedro Sánchez**. The survey points to notable fidelity among this segment of the electorate, suggesting that age and employment status are not necessarily decisive for political support.

## Implications of the profile

These numbers invite reflection on the demographic and socioeconomic composition of the socialist electorate. While the **CIS** is an analysis tool, these data raise questions about how the party connects with different groups in society and whether the image it projects matches the reality of its voters. The reliance on pensions and the minority of employed people among its voters are aspects the party might consider for its future strategies.