The Progress and Socialism Party's Performance in the 2026 Elections
In the recent 2026 parliamentary elections, the Progress and Socialism Party (PPS) secured a total of 19 seats in the House of Representatives. This number is comprised of 10 local seats and 9 regional seats allocated specifically for women. The election results have been met with disappointment, as the party had aimed to obtain at least 50 seats, indicating a significant shortfall from their expectations.
The list of elected representatives includes notable figures such as Rashid Hamouni from the Boulemane constituency, Mariam Wahsaat from Beni Mellal, Ahmed Al-Abadi from Taza, and Abdelilah Idrissi Bouzaidi from Taounate-Tissa. Other successful candidates in local constituencies include Othman Al-Marsi from Essaouira, Abdelkhaleq Bysanti from Larache, Hassan Al-Darham from Laayoune, and Mohamed Qasha from Tinghir.
On the regional level, the party's victories included Mariam Al-Kanouni in the Marrakech-Safi region, Dalila Al-Oudi in Casablanca-Settat, and Soumia Mansaf Haji in Rabat-Salé-Kenitra, along with Hanan Al-Sufi in the Eastern region and Fatima Aswidi in Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra. Additionally, the list of female winners also features Khadija Al-Baz in the Souss-Massa region, Ahlam Jeld in Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Fatima Zahra Barhiywi in Fez-Meknes, and Hafida Imam in Beni Mellal-Khenifra.
These results reveal a decline in the party's electoral standing, as they previously secured 22 seats in the elections held on September 8, 2021. The disappointing outcome raises questions about the party's strategies and its appeal to the electorate, especially as it had projected a more optimistic outlook prior to the elections.
As reported by hespress.com.
