Morocco prepares for 2026 legislative elections

Morocco legislative elections electoral integrity candidacy submissions Public Prosecution 2026 elections

Morocco is preparing for its legislative elections scheduled for September 23, 2026. The candidacy submission period, which began on August 31, is being conducted through a dedicated electronic platform to streamline the process. As of the end of the second day of submissions, 1,003 candidate declarations have been registered across various local and regional constituencies.

To ensure the integrity and transparency of the vote, the Public Prosecution has issued a circular calling for full mobilization of judicial officials. Prosecutor General Hicham Blawi has directed courts to strictly monitor the electoral process and respond decisively to any violations or attempts to manipulate results. New regulations have been introduced to strengthen electoral security, including tougher penalties for crimes involving integrity and morality, and restrictions on the use of social media and artificial intelligence to spread misinformation.

Political parties are actively finalizing their candidate lists in various districts, such as Beni Mellal and Marrakech-Menara, where competition is expected to be intense among established parties and new contenders. The electoral campaign is slated to take place from September 10 to September 22, 2026.

Entities

Association of the Heads of Bar Associations · Authenticity and Modernity Party · Aziz Akhannouch · Chamber of Representatives · City of Kelowna · Hicham Alaoui · Hicham Blawi · Istiqlal · Justice and Development Party · Kelowna · King Mohammed VI · Ministry of Interior

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[● 2 SOURCES] The candidacy submission period for Morocco's legislative elections runs from August 31 to September 8, 2026. alkuwaitnews.net
[● 2 SOURCES] Candidates must visit local offices of the Ministry of the Interior to finalize applications after electronic receipt. alkuwaitnews.net
[● 5 SOURCES] Candidacy submissions for Morocco's 2026 legislative elections begin with an electronic application via a dedicated platform. alkuwaitnews.net · ihata.ma · article19.ma
[○ 1 SOURCE] The electoral campaign is scheduled to run from September 10 to September 22, 2026. alkuwaitnews.net
[● 13 SOURCES] The legislative election date is set for September 23, 2026. alkuwaitnews.net · www.achkayen.com · www.chamalpress.ma · fesnews.net · larachenews.com · +7 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] There are approximately 15,801,162 registered voters as of late July 2026. alkuwaitnews.net
[● 8 SOURCES] The Public Prosecution has called for full mobilization to ensure the integrity of the legislative elections scheduled for September 23, 2026. www.achkayen.com · larachenews.com · www.marrakechalaan.com · www.mcg24.com · www.msalkhir.com · +3 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Hicham Blawi, Prosecutor General at the Court of Cassation, issued a circular to ensure judicial oversight and electoral security. www.achkayen.com · www.marrakechalaan.com · www.chamalpress.ma · fesnews.net · larachenews.com · +3 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Morocco has introduced stricter rules for candidates, including penalties for crimes involving integrity and morality. barlamantoday.com · aljarida24.ma · machahid24.com
[● 2 SOURCES] As of the end of the second day of candidacy submissions, 1,003 declarations have been registered. ihata.ma · article19.ma