The Leftist Party's Performance in the 2026 Elections
The recent elections for the Moroccan House of Representatives in 2026 have resulted in a disappointing outcome for the leftist Party of Progress and Socialism, which secured only 19 seats. This tally includes 10 seats from local constituencies and 9 from regional seats allocated for women. The party's expectations were significantly higher, as they had anticipated winning at least 50 seats, a goal that now seems out of reach. The list of successful candidates from the party reveals a mix of familiar names and new faces, including Rashid Hamouni from the Boulemane constituency, Mariam Wahsaa from Beni Mellal, and Ahmed Al-Abadi from Taza, among others.
In the local constituencies, notable victories were achieved by Osman El-Morssi in Essaouira, Abdel Khaleq Bissenti in Larache, and Hassan Derham in Laayoune, alongside Mohamed Qasha in Tinghir. The regional winners included Mariam Al-Kanouni in the Marrakech-Safi region, Dalila Al-Oudi in Casablanca-Settat, and Soumia Munsaf Haji in the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region, with Hanan Al-Soufi and Fatima Asouidi also winning seats in the Oriental and Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra regions, respectively. The success of female candidates reflects a commitment to enhancing women's representation in Moroccan politics.
Despite these wins, the overall results indicate a decline in the party's electoral performance compared to the previous elections held on September 8, 2021, where they managed to secure 22 seats. The drop in their representation raises questions about the party's strategy and its connection with the electorate. The expectations set by the party leaders were high, and the significant reduction in their seat count is a wake-up call that might necessitate a reevaluation of their political approach moving forward.
As reported by hespress.com.
