The dispute over the seats pits weakened Peronists, divided Radicals, and a liberalism that is consolidating
Oscar Agost Carreño heads the PRO ballot within Encuentro Federal, in an attempt to maintain representation. Meanwhile, Héctor Baldassi decided to run for Ciudadanos, creating an alternative that seems more personal than partisan. In both cases, the contest is an uphill battle in a scenario where LLA clearly dominates.
Among those stepping down are Gabriela Brower de Köning, from Encuentro Federal, and Soledad Carrizo, from the UCR, who will not seek re-election. The ruling party includes Ignacio García Aresca in the fourth spot on the Schiarettista list, with little chance of reaching a seat. The central figure remains Schiaretti, a symbol of a Peronism that is lagging behind in its own province.
Pablo Carro will attempt to renew his seat for Unión por la Patria under the Fuerza Patria banner, blessed by Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. Meanwhile, Natalia de la Sota will seek to maintain her prominence with her new space Defendamos Córdoba, after breaking with Cordobesismo. On the other side, Laura Rodríguez Machado bet on LLA and appears in the fourth position on the libertarian ballot.
The election in Córdoba makes it clear that the spotlight is on the libertarian camp, which is adding names with potential and displaying strength. Radicalism is struggling, PRO is dispersing into minor parties, and Kirchnerism is content with not disappearing from the map. Meanwhile, local Peronism has already resigned itself to a third consecutive defeat in its own district.
On December 10, the terms of nine Córdoba deputies will expire, and on October 26, it will be decided who will occupy those seats. The scenario shows the consolidation of La Libertad Avanza as the leading force in the province, with expectations of adding several victories. The trend repeats what happened in the PASO and the 2023 general elections, with an electorate choosing to give more support to the libertarian project.
The provincial ruling party faces this election in a position of weakness, after two consecutive defeats against Milei's camp. The strategy, rather than innovating, consisted of bringing Juan Schiaretti out of retirement to head the Provincias Unidas list. Peronism knows that defeat is imminent and is merely seeking to reduce the political blow that is approaching.
Meanwhile, the UCR suffered such a grueling internal conflict that it ended up without internal elections between Ramón Mestre and Rodrigo de Loredo. Ultimately, the radical list will be led by Mestre, while Loredo withdrew his candidacy and will not seek to renew his seat. Córdoba's radicalism arrives fractured and without the strength of previous times to compete seriously.
