Party for Authenticity and Modernity Secures Dominance in Parliament

In a significant political development during the Moroccan parliamentary elections held on September 23, 2026, the Party for Authenticity and Modernity (PAM) has emerged as the leading force within the House of Representatives, securing an impressive 97 seats. This outcome was announced by Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit late last night in Rabat, highlighting a nationwide voter turnout of approximately 38.08%, slightly up from a previous estimate of 38.02%.

Election Results Breakdown

Following PAM's commanding victory, the National Rally of Independents (RNI), led by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch—who opted not to seek re-election—claims the second position with 66 seats. Close behind is the Istiqlal Party (PI), part of the current government coalition, which secured 65 seats. The opposition party, Justice and Development Party (PJD), garnered 54 seats, reflecting a competitive electoral landscape. The distribution of seats among other parties is as follows:

  • Popular Movement (MP): 29 seats
  • Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP): 26 seats
  • Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS): 19 seats
  • Constitutional Union (UC): 17 seats
  • Democratic and Social Movement (MDS): 8 seats
  • Alliance of the Left (AG): 8 seats
  • Front of Democratic Forces (FFD): 2 seats
  • Equality Party (PE): 2 seats
  • New Democratic Party (PND): 1 seat
  • Party of Unity and Democracy (PUD): 1 seat

The voting process was reported to be orderly, with polling stations closing appropriately at 7:00 PM. According to the Interior Ministry, apart from a few isolated incidents, the electoral procedure proceeded smoothly across all regions of the kingdom. The final determination and announcement of results will be conducted by census commissions led by magistrates, who will evaluate the protocols from local and provincial counting offices.

As the PAM, alongside the RNI and Istiqlal Party, has formed the current governmental coalition since 2021, the party, under the leadership of its coordinator Fatima Zahra El Mansouri, has expressed its intention to lead the new government in the upcoming legislative period. With the preliminary election results, PAM has now overtaken RNI as the dominant faction in parliament.

The next steps hinge on the formal confirmation of the final results and the subsequent discussions surrounding government formation. There is a strong likelihood that the existing coalition may continue, albeit under new leadership. According to Article 47 of the 2011 Constitution, King Mohammed VI will appoint a potential prime minister from the ranks of the strongest faction to form the government. Until a new government is established, the current administration under Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch will continue to operate in a caretaker capacity.

As reported by maghreb-post.de.