Carolina Losada is keeping two alternatives open for 2027: seeking another term in the national Senate or entering the provincial election at the head of a list for Santa Fe's Chamber of Deputies. The Radical leader has formalised neither candidacy and has tied the decision to the provincial governing coalition and the timetable set by Maximiliano Pullaro's administration.
The discussion comes as Losada develops a closer political relationship with Pullaro. After periods of competition and distance within the Radical party, she has appeared more often at events connected with the Santa Fe government and expressed support for the provincial project. The rapprochement does not erase internal differences but makes a wholly separate strategy less likely.
The lower-house option gained importance after Santa Fe's electoral reform. The new system distributes all 50 seats under the D'Hondt formula among forces that pass the threshold, instead of automatically awarding 28 seats to the most voted list. The change increases the value of list-building and the ability to construct legislative blocs.
Heading a provincial list could also place Losada in the discussion over the presidency of the chamber. That possibility depends on the result, the final composition and post-election agreements, so it is not automatic. She views it as part of a political menu combining territorial visibility, party leadership and a relationship with the executive branch.
The rapprochement was visible in her participation in events linked to the South American Games and in provincial government activities. Losada also remains involved in national matters affecting Santa Fe, including approvals for federal judicial posts. This dual presence lets her retain a Senate platform while considering a return to provincial politics.
Losada is identified with the MAR group, alongside figures such as Julián Galdeano, Martín Rosúa and Georgina Losada. The sector must negotiate its place in the governing front and decide whether to seek executive posts, legislative positions or both. Relations with Pullaro will be central to arranging those ambitions without an early public confrontation.
The planning mentioned for 2027 includes a provincial primary in April and a general election in June, although the dates still require formal confirmation. Alliances, internal rules and lists must be settled before then. Losada's choice will also depend on how Santa Fe's election is coordinated with the national renewal of Senate seats.
The next step is likely to be negotiation over roles and strategy rather than an immediate proclamation. Losada must choose between remaining in Congress and seeking a provincial seat with influence in the Legislature. Pullaro, meanwhile, will seek to integrate Radical and allied factions. Until the calendar and candidacies are official, both options remain open.
