The 1936 Spanish general election, held in February, marked a crucial moment in Spain’s turbulent political landscape. The Popular Front, a coalition of leftist parties including the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), the Communist Party of Spain (PCE), and regional powers, managed to secure a sweeping victory against a fragmented right, comprising the Spanish Confederation of Autonomous Right-wing Groups (CEDA) and other conservative factions. This coalition was formed in response to rising threats of fascism and authoritarianism, mirroring similar movements across Europe at the time. The Popular Front called for social reforms, labor rights, and community rights, which resonated with an electorate increasingly anxious about the socio-economic challenges of the 1930s.Voter participation was significant, with approximately 70% of eligible voters participating in the election. The Popular Front's success was underscored by its ability to mobilize a broad base that included trade unions and radical groups dissatisfied with the status quo. The momentum from the electoral victory, however, would soon be challenged by intensifying political tensions, which included street violence between leftist and rightist factions. The Popular Front's taking power marked the beginning of a very volatile period in Spain, leading to deep political divides and setting the stage for the Spanish Civil War, which erupted later that same year.