PSOE nominates candidate - José Ramón Gómez Besteiro

PSdG (Galician filial of PSOE, main party of the ruling coalition in Spain), the third party in the Galician Parliament after PP (government) and BNG (leading opposition), has nominated their candidate.

José Ramón Gómez Besteiro: “Our aim is to govern Galicia”

Analysis

This decision confirms expectations, after some weak attempts from other candidates. The fact that the party goes ahead with this decision without waiting for the official call for elections reflects strong internal cohesion and willingness to engage in the electoral campaign. While the selected candidate played no relevant role in the prior phase, he has taken part in Galician politics in the past, without major issues. The fact that nomination was not clear and other potential candidates were evaluated reduces the positive impact of this outcome.

Parametrization

We slightly increase the chances of PSdG. We slightly reduce the chances of all other actors, keeing PP unchanged.