Morocco outlines procedures for 2026 legislative elections

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Morocco's Ministry of Interior has announced the administrative roadmap for the 2026 legislative elections, scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The period for submitting candidacy declarations will run from August 31 to September 9, 2026.

Candidates must follow a two-stage process: first, an electronic declaration via the official website (elections.ma) between August 31 and September 8, followed by the physical submission of the original file to the relevant authorities. The electoral campaign is set to begin on September 10 and conclude on the night of September 22.

To facilitate participation for Moroccans living abroad, the Ministry has opened an electronic platform for voting by proxy, allowing citizens to appoint a representative to vote on their behalf. Additionally, local authorities have begun distributing notifications to voters regarding their assigned polling stations.

In parallel, the National Commission for the Control of the Protection of Personal Data has issued ten mandatory rules for political parties and candidates. These guidelines focus on the lawful processing of personal data, transparency in data collection, and the requirement to disclose any content generated using artificial intelligence.

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House of Representatives · Ministry of Interior · Morocco · National Commission for the Control of the Protection of Personal Data

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[● 3 SOURCES] Political opinions cannot be exploited without the explicit consent of the individuals involved.
[● 3 SOURCES] The National Commission for the Control of the Protection of Personal Data announced ten rules for handling personal data during the 2026 legislative elections.
[● 3 SOURCES] Any content generated by artificial intelligence must be clearly disclosed.
[● 3 SOURCES] The legislative elections are scheduled for September 23, 2026.
[● 3 SOURCES] A direct hotline, number 3020, has been established for citizens to seek information on data protection.
[● 3 SOURCES] Political parties must notify the Commission before starting any personal data processing.