Catalonia's President Artur Mas is requesting early, traditional elections for independence in the Catalan region. He said the November 9 non-binding consultation held in Catalonia, with a record turnout that voted 80 in favor of cession from Spain, clearly demonstrated the disposition of the Catalan people. Mas called upon Spain to stop stalling and create the legal framework necessary for binding elections on a sovereign Catalan state to take place.