Morocco's Interior Ministry announced on September 25, 2026, that the final results of the legislative elections held on September 23, 2026, fully align with the initial provisional counts released earlier. The ministry stated that regional and local counting committees, chaired by judges, completed the vote tallying process and submitted their reports to the Constitutional Court.
According to the ministry, the final results confirm the following seat distribution: the Authenticity and Modernity Party secured 97 seats, the National Rally of Independents obtained 66 seats, and the Independence Party gained 65 seats. The Justice and Development Party won 54 seats, while the Popular Movement Party secured 29 seats, and the Socialist Union of Popular Forces obtained 26 seats.
Other parties that secured seats in the legislative elections include the Progress and Socialism Party with 19 seats, the Constitutional Union with 17 seats, and the Social Democratic Movement with 8 seats. The Left Alliance and the Democratic and Social Movement also secured 8 seats each. Additionally, the Democratic Forces Front and the Equity Party each obtained 2 seats, while the New Democrats and the Unity and Democracy Party secured 1 seat each.
The Interior Ministry also reminded candidates that, according to the electoral law, they have the right to access voting records and electoral operation reports. Candidates can review these documents at local or regional administrative offices within eight days of their release.
The legislative election results have sparked internal discussions within some parties. In the Socialist Union of Popular Forces, a former member of the party's political bureau called for the party leadership to take responsibility for the election outcome and for the party's first secretary to resign.
The Arab Parliament praised Morocco's legislative election process, commending the efforts made to ensure a smooth and transparent voting experience. The Arab Parliament's president, Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, expressed satisfaction with the organization of the elections during a visit to polling stations in Rabat.
The final legislative election results are expected to lead to the formation of a new government. Moroccan experts are speculating about potential government scenarios, taking into account the election outcomes and the roles of various parties in the new parliament.
Key points
- The final legislative election results in Morocco confirm the initial provisional counts, with the Authenticity and Modernity Party securing the most seats.
- The results have sparked internal discussions within some parties, including calls for leadership changes.
- The Arab Parliament has praised Morocco's legislative election process for its transparency and organization.
