The Left Alliance in Morocco's Tiflet-Rommani electoral district has filed a formal complaint with police regarding alleged irregularities during the country's parliamentary elections. According to the group, their representatives observed a suspicious black car in the Al Andalus neighborhood that was gathering people and transporting them to a polling center. When a security officer attempted to stop the driver, he quickly left the scene without complying.
The alliance lodged its complaint with the Tiflet police commissariat's cell tasked with tracking elections, calling for an investigation into the nature of the conduct and its circumstances. The group also reported similar observations and movements around other polling centers, which they believe raise further suspicions of breaches to the integrity of the ballot. The alliance stated that they would handle each case separately through verification, documentation, and available legal procedures.
The complaint was filed on September 23, 2026, as polling stations across Morocco were operating under what authorities described as ordinary conditions. Voting for the House of Representatives had opened at 8 a.m. and was set to close at 7 p.m. The Interior Ministry reported a national turnout of 21% by 3 p.m. These elections mark the 12th legislative elections since Morocco's independence and the sixth since King Mohammed VI acceded to the throne in 1999.
A total of 15.8 million voters are registered to participate in the elections, with 28 political formations competing for the chamber's 395 seats. There are 7,288 candidacies recorded nationally across 1,850 lists, including 2,658 women. The campaign, launched on September 10, ended at midnight on September 22. Ahead of the vote, the Interior Ministry had activated a central committee in July to monitor the elections and counter any violations affecting its integrity.
The Interior Ministry's efforts to ensure the integrity of the elections include regional and provincial committees that accompany the process. The ministry's measures aim to prevent and address any irregularities that may occur during the voting process. The Left Alliance's complaint is one of several reports of alleged irregularities that have emerged during the elections.
Election-related complaints have dropped significantly in 2026, with 93 filed between August 21 and September 15, down from 229 in the same period in 2021. The decrease in complaints suggests that the measures taken by the authorities to ensure the integrity of the elections may be having a positive impact. However, the Left Alliance's complaint highlights that some concerns about irregularities still remain.
The first provisional results of the elections are expected to be announced on September 24, 2026. The outcome of the elections will determine the composition of the House of Representatives, which plays a crucial role in Morocco's legislative process. The elections are being closely watched by various stakeholders, including political parties, civil society organizations, and international observers.
Key points
- The Left Alliance in Morocco's Tiflet-Rommani electoral district files a police complaint over alleged election irregularities.
- The complaint was filed regarding a suspicious black car observed gathering people and transporting them to a polling center.
- The elections have seen a decrease in complaints, with 93 filed between August 21 and September 15, 2026, down from 229 in the same period in 2021.
