Moroccan Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit convened a high-level meeting in Rabat on Thursday, May 7, 2026, to initiate formal preparations for the legislative elections scheduled for September 23.
This critical meeting with political party leaders outlined the operational pillars for the upcoming vote, which will determine the new composition of the House of Representatives and identify a successor to Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch. Central to the discussions were the upcoming revision of the national electoral rolls, set to begin on May 15, and the deployment of advanced digital platforms designed to streamline candidate registration and facilitate proxy voting for Moroccans residing abroad.
The ministry briefed party officials on newly adopted regulatory texts and finalized measures concerning the financial oversight and accounting transparency of political organizations. With approximately 16.5 million provisionally registered voters, the government is emphasizing a robust administrative and logistical framework to ensure the integrity of the five-year renewal of the lower chamber. Following the official campaign period, which is slated to run from September 10 to September 22, the election results will mark a significant transition for the Kingdom’s leadership, especially following Akhannouch’s earlier announcement that he would not seek re-election.
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