Title: Spaniards Vote in Regional Elections

Voters in Spain headed to the polls today, Sunday, to cast their votes in the regional and municipal elections, the results of which will serve as a benchmark for the general elections scheduled for the end of the year. Voting began at 9 AM (7:00 AM GMT) and will continue until 8 PM. Voting is taking place in 12 regions and 8,000 towns and cities, most of which are currently governed by the ruling Spanish Socialist Workers' Party.

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