Keywords: Legislative Elections


Morocco election 2026: PAM leads as voter turnout drops sharply

Morocco’s legislative election of September 23 has produced a new parliamentary balance while leaving the country’s broader political landscape recognizable. The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) emerged as the largest force in the House of Representatives, while the Justice and Development......

PJD confirms opposition role after Morocco election comeback

The Justice and Development Party (PJD) has formally decided to remain in opposition during Morocco’s next parliamentary term, closing the door on participation in the forthcoming government. The decision was approved unanimously by the party’s National Council during an extraordinary session......

Oussama Barik enters Morocco’s Parliament after surprise Midelt election win

A political career that began largely behind a smartphone camera has now moved into Morocco’s House of Representatives. Oussama Barik, the public name of Abdelaziz Barik, emerged as one of the notable new figures of the September 23 legislative elections after securing a parliamentary seat in the......

Morocco elections: Southern regions record turnout far above national average

The September 23 legislative elections produced a striking contrast in voter participation between Morocco's southern regions and the national average, placing renewed attention on the political significance of electoral participation in the Western Sahara dispute. Official provisional figures put......

Casablanca election results: 12 new deputies join Morocco’s Parliament

Casablanca’s new parliamentary lineup reflects a balance between continuity and change, with 12 new deputies joining the House of Representatives while 14 outgoing lawmakers retain their seats. The figures come from the results across the economic capital’s eight local constituencies, which......

Morocco’s 2026 vote returns 14 government officials to Parliament

Morocco’s September 23 legislative elections have brought a significant number of outgoing government officials back into Parliament, with 14 ministers and secretaries of state securing seats according to election results reported after the vote. One other member of the outgoing government who......

Morocco election 2026: PAM calls for cooperation after winning 97 seats

The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) is shifting its focus from electoral competition to the next phase of political work after emerging as the largest party in Morocco’s September 23 legislative elections. The party secured 97 seats in the House of Representatives, according to provisional......

Morocco election 2026: CNDH reports religious rhetoric and campaign tensions

Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH) has raised concerns over the use of religious references and symbols during the campaign for the country’s legislative elections, while also documenting incidents involving political tensions, children taking part in campaign activities and allegations......

Morocco election 2026: Benkirane rules out PJD role in next government

The Justice and Development Party (PJD) will not seek a place in Morocco’s next government, Secretary-General Abdelilah Benkirane said following the September 23 legislative elections, while calling for an internal party meeting to assess the result and determine the political direction ahead. Benkirane’s......