Voter Engagement in Taounate's Recent Elections
On Wednesday, September 25, 2026, Taounate, like many cities across Morocco, celebrated a significant electoral event, with a remarkable voter participation rate of 49.90%. This turnout comes from a total of 287,695 registered voters in the region, a testament to the civic engagement of the local population. In a competitive atmosphere, 28 candidates vied for parliamentary seats across two electoral districts: Taounate-Tissa and the village of Gafsai.
In the Taounate-Tissa electoral district, Abdelatif Fouyqar from the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) emerged victorious, securing 14,665 votes. The second position was claimed by the National Rally of Independents (RNI), which garnered 12,615 votes. Close behind, the Progress and Socialism Party (PPS) received 9,628 votes, indicating a competitive race among these parties.
Meanwhile, in the Gafsai electoral district, the RNI took the lead with an impressive 19,932 votes, followed by PAM with 13,496 votes, and the Independence Party (PI) in third place, receiving 11,611 votes. These results highlight the shifting political landscape in Taounate, with significant support for both PAM and RNI across the two districts.
This electoral exercise not only reflects the democratic spirit of the region but also sets the stage for future political developments as various parties look to consolidate their influence in local and national governance. The outcomes of these elections may have lasting implications for the political dynamics in Taounate and beyond.
As reported by taounate.net.
