Palestinian Central Elections Commission opens 2026 legislative nominations

Palestinian legislative elections Central Elections Commission candidate registration West Bank Gaza Strip

The Palestinian Central Elections Commission has officially opened the nomination period for the 2026 legislative elections. Registration for candidate lists began on Saturday, September 26, at the commission's headquarters in Al-Bireh, West Bank, and its office in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip.

Candidates must run via electoral lists rather than individual nominations. Each list is required to have a minimum of 16 and a maximum of 132 candidates, while also adhering to legal requirements for female representation. The nomination period is scheduled to last for 12 days, concluding on Wednesday, October 7.

The general election is set for Saturday, November 28. This marks the first attempt at legislative elections in approximately 20 years, following a long period of institutional paralysis. While the commission has reported high interest from potential candidates, political figures have raised concerns regarding field obstacles in Gaza and Jerusalem, as well as the logistical challenges posed by the current regional situation.

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Al-Bireh · Central Elections Commission · Deir al-Balah · Gaza Strip · Mahmoud Abbas · Mustafa Barghouti · Palestinian Central Elections Commission · Palestinian Legislative Council · West Bank

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[● 13 SOURCES] Nominations are being accepted simultaneously in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. www.sadanews.ps · shms.ps · pnn.ps · www.alrasheedmedia.com · news50.sa · +7 more
[● 12 SOURCES] The nomination process will last for 12 days, ending at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, October 7. www.sadanews.ps · shms.ps · pnn.ps · www.alrasheedmedia.com · news50.sa · +6 more
[● 14 SOURCES] The general vote is scheduled for Saturday, November 28. www.sadanews.ps · shms.ps · pnn.ps · www.alrasheedmedia.com · news50.sa · +8 more
[● 12 SOURCES] Each list must contain a minimum of 16 candidates and a maximum of 132 candidates. www.sadanews.ps · shms.ps · pnn.ps · www.alrasheedmedia.com · news50.sa · +6 more
[● 13 SOURCES] The Central Elections Commission has opened the nomination period for the 2026 legislative elections. www.sadanews.ps · shms.ps · pnn.ps · www.alrasheedmedia.com · news50.sa · +7 more
[● 13 SOURCES] Candidates must run via electoral lists; individual nominations are not accepted. www.sadanews.ps · shms.ps · pnn.ps · www.alrasheedmedia.com · news50.sa · +7 more
[● 12 SOURCES] Lists must adhere to minimum requirements for female representation according to the law. www.sadanews.ps · shms.ps · pnn.ps · www.alrasheedmedia.com · news50.sa · +6 more