[1][2][3][4] The congress of the PP was the party's supreme body, and could be of either ordinary or extraordinary nature, depending on whether it was held following the natural end of its term or due to any other exceptional circumstances not linked to this event.

Ordinary congresses were to be held every three years and called at least two months in advance of their celebration.

Extraordinary congresses had to be called by a two-thirds majority of the Board of Directors at least one-and-a-half month in advance of their celebration, though in cases of "exceptional urgency" this deadline could be reduced to 30 days.

Note that the Canary Islands use WEST (UTC+1) instead):[6][7] The individuals in this section were the subject of speculation about their possible candidacy, but publicly denied or recanted interest in running: Candidates seeking to run were required to collect the endorsements of at least 20% of congress delegates.

The highest percentage figure in each polling survey is displayed in bold, and the background shaded in the candidate's colour.