A vote to recall a local council member in the Tozeur governorate of Tunisia began on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the designated polling stations. The process started on schedule and was proceeding normally, according to observations by the "Chahid" Observatory for Election Monitoring and Support for Democratic Transition. The recall vote targets a member of the local council in the Tamagza delegation, representing the Sindes-Fem-Khenka electoral district.
The "Chahid" Observatory deployed a team of two observers to monitor the recall vote at two polling stations: the Temgza-Sindes-Fem-Khenka primary school and the Khimaa Al-Achach-Sindes-Fem-Khenka tent. By midday, the observatory reported a low turnout of around 6%. The Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) also conducted a survey of voters outside the polling stations, with some local media outlets present.
The petition to recall the local council member was submitted on May 11, 2026, by 51 voters, citing Article 61 of the Constitution and laws governing local governance. The petition was validated by the ISIE on July 20, 2026. According to the relevant laws and regulations, any voter can submit a petition to recall a local council member.
The Tozeur governorate has been focusing on various development projects. On the same day, it was reported that 70 million dinars had been allocated for 18 projects related to bridges and roads. These projects aim to improve infrastructure in the region.
In a separate development, the city of Qafsa is making progress on a project to protect against floods. As of September 27, 2026, the project had reached approximately 42% completion. This initiative seeks to mitigate the impact of flooding on local residents and infrastructure.
The recall vote in Tamagza is part of a broader process of democratic oversight and accountability in Tunisia. The "Chahid" Observatory's monitoring efforts aim to ensure transparency and fairness in the electoral process. The outcome of the vote will determine whether the local council member will be recalled.
The low turnout reported by midday may indicate a lack of engagement or awareness among eligible voters regarding the recall process. However, the process was still ongoing, and voters had the opportunity to cast their ballots until the polls closed. The results of the recall vote will be closely watched by local and national observers.
Key points
- The recall vote against the local council member in Tozeur's Tamagza delegation began on September 27, 2026, with a reported 6% turnout by midday.
- The "Chahid" Observatory is monitoring the process at two polling stations.
- The petition to recall the council member was validated by the ISIE on July 20, 2026.
