Spanish Elections

So just to worn everyone I am not well informed on the issue but I feel like I really should make some comment since I am in the country. So here's what I know (and hopefully is correct): The socialist party that was already in power won the election again by a reasonably close margin. My host mother decided not to vote saying that she did not particularly like either cantidate and feels that both just say things to get elected but in the end don't follow through. I also know that a basque politicion was assasinated, but I'm not sure why, only that he had three children. So there is my lack of information on the issue, but I can sleep better now having at least mentioned it. My final week in Salamanca is winding down and friday afternoon I will head off with mom who arrives here thursday afternoon for her two weeks of study while I travel. So that's that. Hope all is well state side, hasta luego.