Vote counting begins in Morocco's parliamentary elections
More than 15.8 million registered voters chose the 395-member House of Representatives, with preliminary results expected early Thursday.
Vote counting has begun in Morocco's parliamentary elections, after more than 15.8 million registered voters cast ballots to choose the 395 members of the House of Representatives.
The elections determine the composition of Morocco's lower house of parliament, a key institution in the country's political system. Preliminary results from the count are expected to be announced early Thursday.
Voter turnout figures and detailed results by party or region were not immediately available as counting got underway following the close of polls.
Parliamentary elections in Morocco typically involve a wide range of political parties competing for seats, with the resulting composition of the House of Representatives playing a central role in the formation of the country's government.
Officials and observers are expected to provide further updates as ballots continue to be tallied across the country's polling stations.
Sources
- Vote counting begins in Morocco's parliamentary elections — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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