Major Changes in the Fes-Meknes Political Landscape
The results of the legislative elections held on September 23, 2026, have dramatically reshaped the political map in the Fes-Meknes region, revealing unexpected outcomes that led to the exit of several prominent political figures who have significantly influenced the legislative scene between 2021 and 2026. The electoral process unveiled deep transformations across various electoral districts in the region, where several incumbents who had previously led the results in the September 8, 2021 elections failed to retain their seats, paving the way for new candidates who earned the trust of voters.
Among the notable absentees from the new parliamentary assembly is Idris Ashteibi, a leading figure in the Socialist Union of Popular Forces and the third vice president of the outgoing House of Representatives, who finished fifth in the Sefrou district with 4,843 votes. Similarly, in the southern Fes district, the parliamentary career of Allal Amaroui from the Istiqlal Party came to an end as he placed fifth with 4,928 votes, having previously served as the head of the Istiqlal group in the House of Representatives.
In the northern Fes district, Tahami Al-Wazani also failed to return to parliament, dropping to sixth place with 2,548 votes, after previously enjoying a more favorable standing in past elections. These shifts signal not only a changing of the guard in local governance but also reflect the evolving sentiments and priorities of the electorate in the region, indicating a potential shift in political allegiances and voter demographics.
As reported by daralkhabar.com.
