“The region needs stability. Respecting the decision made by the majority of voters is the path to follow,” stated the secretary-general of JPP in a communiqué following today’s political committee meeting, which analyzed the results of Sunday’s snap legislative elections.
Élvio Sousa added, “With the union between PSD and CDS, we hope they will dedicate themselves to the populace, focus less on their private businesses, and strictly fulfill their electoral promises.”
In the communiqué, the party, which previously considered the possibility of an alternative government to PSD, acknowledged that “it understands the election results and recognizes that the citizens have elected JPP as the largest opposition party.”
“There is a greater responsibility to attract more men and women to the JPP and to establish a new paradigm for the region, with JPP as the only alternative to PSD,” Élvio Sousa added.
The secretary-general emphasized that “JPP has increased its support in all municipalities,” highlighting the municipality it governs, Santa Cruz, and achieved second place in six others, namely Funchal, Calheta, Câmara de Lobos, S. Vicente, Ribeira Brava, Santana, and Porto Santo.
“Acknowledging this, our voters have elected JPP as the party of Madeira and Porto Santo,” he asserted.
The JPP leader expressed gratitude for this “increased trust placed in the party,” pledging to continue its stance of “staunch defense of the true interests of Madeirans.”
“The consolidation of JPP starts now in 2025, and 2029 will be a decisive year,” he emphasized.
Last Sunday, March 23, PSD won the snap regional legislative elections in Madeira, missing an outright majority by one seat, according to provisional official data, which also indicates that JPP has become the main opposition party, overtaking PS.
Information provided by the MAI Secretary-General indicates that the social democrats secured 43.43% of the votes (62,085 votes) and 23 seats in the Regional Legislative Assembly, which consists of 47 deputies in total.
The JPP garnered 21.05% of the votes (30,094 votes) and 11 mandates in the regional parliament, while PS received 15.64% (22,355 votes) and secured eight seats. Chega elected three deputies, while IL and CDS-PP each secured one seat.
The archipelago’s single electoral circle, comprising 47 parliamentary seats, saw competition from 14 lists: CDU (PCP/PEV), PSD, Livre, JPP, Nova Direita, PAN, Força Madeira (PTP/MPT/RIR), PS, IL, PPM, BE, Chega, ADN, and CDS-PP.
