# Spain bars naturalised citizens from voting in election

Spain's Supreme Court bars foreign-based naturalised citizens from voting in the general election. The ruling affects tens of thousands of naturalised citizens abroad. The decision may influence election outcomes.

https://www.thelocal.es/20261013/qa-why-are-naturalised-citizens-being-barred-from-voting-in-spains-election

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Created: 2026-10-24T01:19:24.573169+00:00

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