The Istiqlal Party is intensifying its organizational and electoral preparations for the anticipated legislative elections scheduled for September 23, 2026. The party's leadership is currently finalizing its lists of candidates across various local electoral districts, coinciding with an increasing competitive atmosphere among the components of the ruling majority regarding several electoral areas.
Recently, the party unveiled its second batch of candidates following a meeting of the executive committee held on Monday, August 3. This meeting focused on continuing the evaluation and approval process for the nomination requests submitted, after these requests were examined by the "Ethics and Conduct Committee" to ensure compliance with the party's code of conduct and internal regulations.
The new nominations span several electoral districts across the country. In the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, for instance, the party has nominated Mohamed Hamoudani for the Al Hoceima district. In the eastern region, for the Nador district, the nomination was granted to Mohamadi Touhtouh, who comes from the National Rally of Independents party.
In the Fez-Meknes region, the party awarded the nomination in the northern Fez district to Hassan Sligoua, while in the Meknes district, the nomination of Hassan Yamani was confirmed. Furthermore, in the Taounate province, the party nominated Mohamed Soufan for the Taounate-Tissa district.
Moving on to the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region, the Istiqlal Party endorsed Abdul Aziz Darwish for the Rabat-Shalla district, and in the Salé district, the party has officially confirmed the nomination of Idris Sentissi, a former leader and parliamentarian from the Popular Movement party.
In the Benimellal-Khenifra region, the party selected Abdelali Brouki for the Azilal-Demnat district. Meanwhile, in the Marrakech-Safi region, Abdul Aziz Darwish received the endorsement for the city-Sidi Youssef Ben Ali district, while the party also nominated Chadi Bouloun for the Tan-Tan district in preparation for the upcoming elections.
These endorsements occur amid rapid electoral maneuvers among the components of the ruling majority, with the election date approaching and significant shifts in the local electoral landscape regarding candidates and leaders preparing to enter the competition. Some candidates included in this latest batch reflect the Istiqlal Party's ongoing efforts to attract candidates and electoral actors from other parties, including the National Rally of Independents, particularly in key electoral districts.
This strategic approach places the components of the ruling majority in a challenging position regarding managing internal electoral competition, especially in districts where the electoral interests of candidates from the same coalition party intersect. The Istiqlal Party aims to enhance its presence in various districts by attracting individuals with local influence and the capacity to mobilize voters, while simultaneously continuing the candidate selection process via its Ethics and Conduct Committee.
Looking ahead, the upcoming batches of endorsements are expected to clarify the final electoral map for the party, especially in districts experiencing strong competition as various political organizations gradually transition into the field preparation phase for the forthcoming legislative elections. The Istiqlal Party has reiterated that the announcement of this batch is part of its ongoing process to endorse candidates across all electoral districts, reflecting its commitment to presenting capable political figures who can represent citizens and advocate for their issues, while adhering to principles of merit, integrity, and accountability in preparation for the upcoming legislative elections.
As reported by a5r5br.net.
