Morocco 2026 legislative elections: 7,288 candidates vie for 395 seats

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Morocco has entered the official campaign phase for its 2026 legislative elections, scheduled for September 23, 2026. According to data from the Ministry of Interior, 7,288 candidates are competing for 395 seats in the House of Representatives across 1,850 submitted candidacy lists. This results in an average of more than 18 candidates per seat. Women represent 36.47% of the total candidates, totaling 2,658 individuals.

Twenty-six political parties are participating in the race. Major parties such as the Authenticity and Modernity Party, Istiqlal, the Progress and Socialism Party, the Justice and Development Party, and the Rally of Progress are among those fielding significant numbers of lists. The upcoming election is viewed as a critical juncture for the country as it prepares for major milestones, including the 2030 World Cup.

To ensure electoral integrity, the Moroccan judiciary has released a guide for judges regarding electoral operations, outlining legal frameworks to prevent fraud, identity theft, and illegal influence. The campaign is subject to strict regulations, including prohibitions on using certain colors in unofficial advertisements and restrictions on campaigning within religious or educational institutions. Authorities have also warned of legal penalties, including imprisonment, for violations such as vote-buying or exerting undue pressure on voters.

Entities

Abdelouafi Laftit · Authenticity and Modernity Party · Aziz Akhannouch · House of Representatives · Istiqlal Party · Justice and Development Party · Ministry of Interior · Ministry of the Interior · Mohamed El Ghloussi · Mohammed V University · Mohammed Zakaria Abou El Dahab · Moroccan Association for the Protection of Public Funds

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[● 2 SOURCES] The Moroccan Organization for Human Rights urged citizens to participate responsibly and warned against exploiting social vulnerability. assabah.ma
[● 4 SOURCES] The Moroccan House of Representatives consists of 395 seats to be contested. alkuwaitnews.net · article19.ma · labass.net
[● 9 SOURCES] There are 7,288 total candidates registered for the elections. www.taroudantpress.com · www.infomagazine.ma · labass.net · www.achkayen.com · akhbartanja.ma · +1 more
[● 8 SOURCES] A total of 1,850 candidacy lists have been submitted for the upcoming legislative elections. www.taroudantpress.com · www.infomagazine.ma · labass.net · akhbartanja.ma · article19.ma
[● 4 SOURCES] 227 sitting members of Parliament, including 204 deputies and 20 deputies, are seeking re-election. www.taroudantpress.com · www.infomagazine.ma · labass.net
[● 2 SOURCES] Over 15.8 million voters are registered on the electoral lists. alkuwaitnews.net
[● 6 SOURCES] Women account for 36.47% of all registered candidates, totaling 2,658 individuals. www.taroudantpress.com · www.infomagazine.ma · labass.net
[● 18 SOURCES] The legislative elections are set to take place on September 23, 2026. alkuwaitnews.net · www.taroudantpress.com · www.infomagazine.ma · machahid24.com · assabah.ma · +12 more