# Sánchez considers early elections for November 2 October 2026 at 18:12 > Spanish President Pedro Sánchez evaluates calling a snap general election on 29 November following Junts' rejection of housing decrees. Spanish President [Pedro Sánchez]() has consulted his inner circle regarding the possibility of calling early general elections following [Junts]()' decision to vote against housing decrees. The move has prompted discussions on the viability of the current term. Under Spanish electoral regulations, voting occurs 54 days after the call is published in the [Official State Gazette](). The first available date for a potential election is 29 November, provided the dissolution of the [Cortes]() is signed on Monday 5 October. The President holds the authority to sign the decree at any time, typically doing so on a Monday to ensure a Sunday vote. For a 29 November poll, the measure must be published by 6 October, marking a significant potential shift in [Spain]()'s political landscape. #SpainElections #PedroSanchez [#Junts]() [#SpanishPolitics]() #CortesGenerales ## Related news ## [Spanish Congress rejects two key housing decrees]() 2 October 2026 at 16:53 ## [Junts to submit new housing decree to government]() 2 October 2026 at 10:39 ## [Sánchez to present new housing decree on Tuesday]() 27 September 2026 at 15:13 ## [Junts and PSOE negotiate new housing decree-law]() 25 September 2026 at 14:18 ## [JEC to review new CERA registration rules]() 24 September 2026 at 18:53