The Independent National Electoral Authority of Algeria has released preliminary data on the collective candidacy declarations for the upcoming local elections. As of September 23, 2026, at 11:30 am, a total of 12,881 candidacy files were withdrawn and distributed across 1,541 municipalities for the municipal popular councils. These files were distributed among 12,557 files under the sponsorship of a political party, spread across 34 parties, 20 files under the sponsorship of a coalition of political parties, and 304 files as independent lists, distributed across 214 municipalities.
For the municipal popular councils, a total of 2,973,261 individual signature forms were withdrawn. Regarding the submitted files, five files under the sponsorship of a political party were deposited as of the same period. The data indicates a significant level of interest from political parties and independent lists in participating in the elections. The Independent National Electoral Authority is responsible for overseeing the electoral process and ensuring its integrity.
In the case of the provincial popular councils, a total of 672 files were withdrawn across 69 provinces. Of these, 644 files were under the sponsorship of a political party, spread across 31 parties, three files under the sponsorship of a coalition of political parties, and 25 files as independent lists, distributed across 21 provinces. A total of 536,389 individual signature forms were withdrawn for the provincial popular councils.
The data released by the Independent National Electoral Authority provides insight into the level of participation and interest from various stakeholders in the upcoming local elections. The elections are scheduled to take place on November 28, 2026. The Authority's efforts to ensure the integrity and transparency of the electoral process are crucial in maintaining public trust.
The distribution of candidacy files across various municipalities and provinces indicates a wide level of participation from different regions of Algeria. The fact that 34 parties and 31 parties are participating in the municipal and provincial elections, respectively, suggests a diverse range of political representation.
The Independent National Electoral Authority's release of preliminary data is an important step in the electoral process. It allows for the assessment of participation levels and the identification of trends. The Authority's role in overseeing the electoral process and ensuring its integrity is critical in maintaining the credibility of the elections.
The upcoming local elections in Algeria are significant, as they will determine the composition of municipal and provincial councils. The elections will have a direct impact on local governance and service delivery. The participation of various stakeholders, including political parties and independent lists, is crucial in ensuring that the elections reflect the will of the Algerian people.
Key points
- The Independent National Electoral Authority of Algeria has released preliminary data on candidacy declarations for local elections.
- A total of 12,881 candidacy files were withdrawn for the municipal popular councils.
- The local elections are scheduled to take place on November 28, 2026.
