The latest ALCO poll for Alpha TV reveals a shake-up in the opposition, with New Democracy maintaining a clear lead, but the new political formations led by Alexis Tsipras and Maria Karystianou completely reshaping the political landscape.
According to the survey’s findings, New Democracy remains the leading political force with 23.3% of the valid vote, maintaining a significant lead over its rivals. However, the most notable finding of the poll is the rise of Alexis Tsipras’s “Greek Left Alliance” (ELAS) to second place with 14.2%, leaving PASOK in third place with 10.3%.
In fourth place is Maria Karistianou’s new party, “Hope for Democracy,” with 8.1%, making a notable electoral showing right from its first poll. Next are Greek Solution with 6.6% and the KKE with 6.2%.
Further behind are the Freedom Course with 3.6%, the Voice of Reason with 2.9%, MERA25 with 2.8%, Niki with 1.3%, SYRIZA with 1.1%, and the Democrats with 0.7%.
Of particular interest is the percentage of undecided voters, which stands at 16%, a figure suggesting that a significant portion of the electorate is still searching for a political voice.
First impressions of the new parties
Despite their significant electoral showing, the two new political ventures appear to be viewed with skepticism by the public.
In the case of ELAS, 62% of respondents state that their first impressions are negative, compared to 25% who view them positively. Thirteen percent say they have no opinion or do not know.
The picture is similar for “Hope for Democracy,” as 60% express a negative first impression, 22% a positive one, and 18% state that they have not formed an opinion.
The survey also documents how citizens perceive the two new political ventures. Regarding Alexis Tsipras’s ELAS, 43% view it primarily as an opportunity for a protest vote, while 25% see it as an alternative governing option. Another 32% do not express a clear opinion.
The trend is even more pronounced in the case of Maria Karistianou. Fifty-two percent believe that “Hope for Democracy” primarily represents a protest vote, while only 10% view it as an alternative governing proposal. Thirty-eight percent select the response “I don’t know/I won’t answer.”
