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| Exit polls: pro-Catalan independence parties likely to win – live | |
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| 7.19pm BST19:19 | |
| Catalonia GAD3 exit poll: JxSí 62-65 C's 18-20 PSC 16-18 CSQEP 12-13 CUP 9-11 PP 10 UDC 2-3 Also boom. #27s2015 (via @electograph) | |
| 7.17pm BST19:17 | |
| Just exit polls, but on those numbers pro-independence parties will not only have majority of seats, but v close to 50% vote share. #27S2015 | |
| 7.16pm BST19:16 | |
| The figures show separatist parties on course to win an absolute majority and, with it, a mandate to seek Catalan independence. | |
| According to the poll released by local broadcaster TV3 - the largest carried out - the two largest secessionist groups “Junts pel Si” and CUP would get between 74 and 79 of the 135 parliamentary seats between them. And they would jointly obtain 49.8% of the vote. | |
| With a majority, they have said they would unilaterally declare independence within 18 months, something the central government in Madrid says it would block in court because the Spanish constitution does not allow it. | |
| 7.05pm BST19:05 | |
| Exit polls show pro-Catalan independence parties likely to win a majority | |
| Catalonia election - TV3 exit poll: Junts pel Sí 63-66 seats Cs 19-21 PSC 14-16 CSQP 12-14 CUP 11-13 PP 9-11 UDC 0-3 Boom. #27S2015 | |
| 6.24pm BST18:24 | 6.24pm BST18:24 |
| #PresidentMas exercises his right to vote in the #27S2015 elections at his local polling station pic.twitter.com/GUatbq4uSz | #PresidentMas exercises his right to vote in the #27S2015 elections at his local polling station pic.twitter.com/GUatbq4uSz |
| Here is Artur Mas casting that aforementioned vote. | Here is Artur Mas casting that aforementioned vote. |
| 6.20pm BST18:20 | 6.20pm BST18:20 |
| The Guardian’s Data Editor Alberto Nardelli on the potential effect of a high turnout on the final results: “It’s difficult to say who will benefit because it will all depend on how the vote is distributed. But what is clear is that, come tonight, we should get a clear idea of where Catalans stand on the issue of independence.” | The Guardian’s Data Editor Alberto Nardelli on the potential effect of a high turnout on the final results: “It’s difficult to say who will benefit because it will all depend on how the vote is distributed. But what is clear is that, come tonight, we should get a clear idea of where Catalans stand on the issue of independence.” |
| 6.17pm BST18:17 | 6.17pm BST18:17 |
| He volat 17.000km des d'Austràlia per poder votar, #VotaPerMi @assemblea @fiec @catalanassembly @tv3cat @diariARA pic.twitter.com/7VvZY3ZS0W | He volat 17.000km des d'Austràlia per poder votar, #VotaPerMi @assemblea @fiec @catalanassembly @tv3cat @diariARA pic.twitter.com/7VvZY3ZS0W |
| My colleague Ashifa Kassam reports that Ramon Querol Bonet was one who travelled a great distance to cast his vote. “I flew 17,000 km from Australia to vote,” reads his tweet. | My colleague Ashifa Kassam reports that Ramon Querol Bonet was one who travelled a great distance to cast his vote. “I flew 17,000 km from Australia to vote,” reads his tweet. |
| On his Facebook page, he added: “17,000 km to be able to vote. It’s a dream come true. For all the Catalans outside of Catalonia who weren’t allowed to vote, this one is for you. Long live a free Catalonia.” | On his Facebook page, he added: “17,000 km to be able to vote. It’s a dream come true. For all the Catalans outside of Catalonia who weren’t allowed to vote, this one is for you. Long live a free Catalonia.” |
| 6.16pm BST18:16 | 6.16pm BST18:16 |
| According to regional authorities, the number of votes by post jumped by 56% as compared to the 2012 elections, despite the fact that Catalans living in US, Mexico, Chile and parts of China weren’t able to take part in the elections because their ballot papers didn’t arrive on time. | According to regional authorities, the number of votes by post jumped by 56% as compared to the 2012 elections, despite the fact that Catalans living in US, Mexico, Chile and parts of China weren’t able to take part in the elections because their ballot papers didn’t arrive on time. |
| 6.12pm BST18:12 | 6.12pm BST18:12 |
| “Today is a great win for democracy in Catalonia. We have surpassed all the obstacles placed by the Spanish government. Now, Catalonia faces its own destiny,” Catalonia’s regional leader Artur Mas said after casting his vote. | “Today is a great win for democracy in Catalonia. We have surpassed all the obstacles placed by the Spanish government. Now, Catalonia faces its own destiny,” Catalonia’s regional leader Artur Mas said after casting his vote. |
| There are 135 seats being contested. The opinion polls put the main secessionist group “Junts Pel Si” (Together for Yes) and the leftist party CUP on course to win a majority of seats, although they were likely to fall short of 50% of the vote. | There are 135 seats being contested. The opinion polls put the main secessionist group “Junts Pel Si” (Together for Yes) and the leftist party CUP on course to win a majority of seats, although they were likely to fall short of 50% of the vote. |
| By early evening on Sunday, more than 63% of those eligible to vote had cast their ballots. That was close to 7% more than in the previous regional election, the government said. As previously noted, that high turnout could be the factor that tips the balance away from an pro-independence win. | By early evening on Sunday, more than 63% of those eligible to vote had cast their ballots. That was close to 7% more than in the previous regional election, the government said. As previously noted, that high turnout could be the factor that tips the balance away from an pro-independence win. |
| 6.01pm BST18:01 | 6.01pm BST18:01 |
| With separatist parties expected to win a majority, it has been predicted that a high turnout could yet turn the result. And the turnout is on course to be the highest on record since the end of the Franco dictatorship in the 1970s, according to reports. You can read more about that in this piece by my colleague Ashifa Kassam. | With separatist parties expected to win a majority, it has been predicted that a high turnout could yet turn the result. And the turnout is on course to be the highest on record since the end of the Franco dictatorship in the 1970s, according to reports. You can read more about that in this piece by my colleague Ashifa Kassam. |
| Ashifa has also provided this detailed piece, which gives a great deal of background as we wait the exit polls. | Ashifa has also provided this detailed piece, which gives a great deal of background as we wait the exit polls. |
| 5.49pm BST17:49 | 5.49pm BST17:49 |
| In theory, this is a local election like any other. But the outcome will determine whether the authorities in Catalonia have a mandate to push for the region’s independence from Spain. Should the leading separatist parties win control of the Catalonian parliament, as opinion polls have suggested they are likely to do, each has said that that push would come within 18 months. Spain’s central government, however, has dismissed the possibility of Catalan independence as a nonsense. | In theory, this is a local election like any other. But the outcome will determine whether the authorities in Catalonia have a mandate to push for the region’s independence from Spain. Should the leading separatist parties win control of the Catalonian parliament, as opinion polls have suggested they are likely to do, each has said that that push would come within 18 months. Spain’s central government, however, has dismissed the possibility of Catalan independence as a nonsense. |
| Exit polls are expected as early as 6pm GMT, but may come later. You can follow that - and the full results - here, as well as regular updates from Guardian staff. | Exit polls are expected as early as 6pm GMT, but may come later. You can follow that - and the full results - here, as well as regular updates from Guardian staff. |
| Updated at 6.03pm BST | Updated at 6.03pm BST |