The initial results from Morocco's legislative elections began to emerge on Wednesday night, revealing a competitive landscape as the counting process unfolded across various local electoral districts. Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit has since announced the official results, marking a pivotal moment in the electoral process.
Leading Parties and Key Constituencies
In a significant development, the Justice and Development Party (PJD), the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), and the Left Alliance have successfully secured seats in the Casablanca-Anfa constituency, with Abdelouafi Hiker from PJD leading the charge. Following closely behind were PAM's Najwa Koukous and Nabila Mounib from the Left Alliance, according to sources within the Unified Socialist Party (PSU). In the Casablanca-Settat region, PAM is currently in the lead with 157,495 votes, accounting for 19.37% of the total, while PJD trails with 139,708 votes (17.19%). Other parties such as Istiqlal and RNI also showed notable performances, gathering 117,601 votes (14.47%) and 103,132 votes (12.69%), respectively.
In a separate constituency, the PJD is reporting a lead in Safi, with PAM in the second position, while voter turnout reached 30.19%. Meanwhile, PAM is also topping the women's regional list in Rabat-Sale-Kenitra with 164,525 votes, followed by PJD and RNI. The Popular Movement has declared victory in 18 seats, with Secretary-General Mohamed Ouzzine and Rim Chabat, daughter of a former party leader, among the notable winners.
As the night progressed, various party leaders expressed mixed feelings; while PAM claimed to be leading in preliminary results, Istiqlal supporters appeared disheartened as they awaited the official announcements. The Party of Renewal and Equity has also emerged as a contender, leading in the Settat constituency with 10,718 votes. The results continue to roll in, with PJD and PAM showing strong performances across multiple regions, including Meknes, Berkane, and Ain Chock.
As the counting continues, updates reveal PAM's dominance in several critical constituencies, including Rabat-Ocean, where they hold a considerable lead. Overall, the electoral landscape appears to be highly competitive, with various parties vying for influence in Morocco's political future.
As reported by en.hespress.com.
