Preliminary Results from Fes Legislative Elections
The recent legislative elections held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in the Fes region have yielded preliminary results that indicate the Justice and Development Party (PJD) has emerged as the frontrunner in both the northern and southern districts of Fes. Meanwhile, other political parties including the Popular Movement, Authenticity and Modernity Party, and the Independence Party have also secured positions within the parliamentary seats. In the southern district of Fes, Mohamed Khiyyi from the PJD led the results, surpassing Khalid Al-Ajli from the Popular Movement, while Aziz Labar from the Authenticity and Modernity Party secured third place, followed by Zeina Shahim from the National Rally of Independents in fourth place.
In the northern district of Fes, Abderrahim Benchouf from the PJD also achieved a leading position, followed closely by Reem Chbat from the Popular Movement. Mohsen Azmi Hosni from the Authenticity and Modernity Party came in third, with Hassan Selighwa from the Independence Party in fourth. Following the announcement of these temporary results, many candidates took the opportunity to comment on and evaluate their electoral experiences, reflecting on the transformations and new arrangements that emerged from the ballot boxes.
Challenges Ahead for Candidates
In a notable reaction, Idris Ablahad, a candidate from the Constitutional Union in the northern district of Fes, expressed his intention to contest the results through a post on social media. He specifically targeted Hassan Selighwa from the Independence Party, asserting that he would pursue legal action against the results "in accordance with the law,” while awaiting the outcome of the legal proceedings. This development highlights the contentious nature of the electoral process and the potential for further disputes in the aftermath of the elections.
As reported by adyare.ma.
