Municipal Elections: Key Stakes and Early Results in North Lebanon and Akkar

Alissar Boulos 09:05 - Lecture : 3 minute(s)

Free Patriotic Movement Lebanese Forces

Municipal elections took place on Sunday in the governorates of North Lebanon and Akkar, shedding light on evolving political balances across both Christian strongholds and predominantly Sunni regions. Voter turnout in the North and Akkar reached an overall rate of 43.29%, with 37.25% in the North and 49.33% in Akkar specifically. According to ...

VideosTannourine: Family Ties Prevail Over Politics

Chelsea Al Arif 11/05 20:00 - Lecture : less than a minute

Tannourine Batroun Municipal Elections Lebanon

A large number of the electorate in several Batroun villages reject the interference of political parties in the management of local affairs.

VideosMunicipal and Mukhtar Elections Conclude Across the North and Akkar Governorates

Lyne Sammouri 11/05 19:55 - Lecture : less than a minute

Polling stations closed Sunday evening in North Lebanon and Akkar after a day of local elections marked by active participation.

VideosChristian Minorities in Al-Mina: Voting to Stay Visible

Rayan Chami 11/05 16:05 - Lecture : less than a minute

In al-Mina, Christian minorities headed to the polls with cautious determination, aware of their limited numbers but eager to assert their role in municipal life. Turnout was modest yet higher than in Tripoli, as voters balanced frustration with past failures against calls for representation and transparency.

VideosMunicipal Elections 2025: Northern Lebanon Votes Under Ministry Oversight

Lyne Sammouri 11/05 16:00 - Lecture : less than a minute

Municipal Elections 2025: Northern Lebanon votes under the oversight of the Ministry of Interior’s operations center: mobilization, security and monitoring.

VideosHow Do We Vote? A Simple Guide to the Electoral Process

Chelsea Al Arif 11/05 15:55 - Lecture : less than a minute

Municipal Elections Lebanon North

Here’s everything you need to know about how voting works in Lebanon—clearly explained by our reporter, Chelsea Al Arif.

VideosArdeh: At the Heart of Zgharta's Municipal Election Battle

Yara Germany 11/05 14:15 - Lecture : less than a minute

lebanon zgharta municipal election

With 2,500 voters, Ardeh has become one of the most pivotal municipalities in the electoral contest for the Zgharta district. In this small yet highly contested locality, every vote matters as the Moawad and Marada factions vie for control of the Federation of Municipalities, a strategic tool that will shape the region's political future.

VideosThe Heart of Batroun Beats Strong Today!

Chelsea Al Arif 11/05 12:00 - Lecture : less than a minute

Batroun Municipal Elections North Lebanon

Voters in Batroun are leading the way with an impressive turnout in the municipal elections. Early figures show the district setting the bar for all of North Lebanon. Let’s see what the results will indicate!

VideosTripoli Votes: A City at a Crossroads

Rayan Chami 11/05 12:00 - Lecture : less than a minute

As North Lebanon heads to the polls, Tripoli faces a decisive test: 359 candidates, fragmented alliances, and calls for change after nine years of political stagnation. With major leaders absent from the race, local coalitions, Islamists, and independents are vying to reshape the city’s fragile political balance — and restore fair ...

North Lebanon's Municipal Poll Marked by Violence and Corruption

This is Beirut 11/05 11:25 - Lecture : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon Municipal Elections 2025 North Akkar

The second day of municipal and mukhtar elections in the governorates of North Lebanon and Akkar began at 7 a.m. on Sunday and ended at 7 p.m. Voter turnout rates, compared to 2016, are broken down as follows according to the latest unofficial figures:     Incidents and corruption reports The elections were marked by several ...

VideosMunicipal Elections - Zgharta: The Start of an Unprecedented Political Battle!

Yara Germany 11/05 10:55 - Lecture : less than a minute

lebanon Zgharta municipal election

In the Zgharta district, polling stations have been active since this morning for the second day of Lebanon's municipal elections. With hope and anticipation in the air, more and more voters are heading to the polls as the day goes on.

VideosBatroun Leads North Lebanon in Early Voter Turnout for Municipal Elections

Chelsea Al Arif 11/05 10:25 - Lecture : less than a minute

Batroun Lebanon North Municipal Elections

Voters in Batroun head to the polls in large numbers, with early turnout rates leading all districts in North Lebanon—signaling strong civic engagement in this year’s municipal elections.

VideosTripoli's Quiet Vote: Hope for Change Meets Low Turnout

Rayan Chami 11/05 10:05 - Lecture : less than a minute

lebanon Tripoli municipals

On Sunday morning, the streets of Tripoli remained calm as polling stations opened for the municipal elections. While many voters expressed a strong desire for change, the turnout was low at the start of the day.

J. Aoun: "Municipal Elections Send A Clear Message of State Recovery"

This is Beirut 11/05 09:30 - Lecture : less than a minute

Joseph Aoun Elections 2025 Municipality North Lebanon

President Joseph Aoun visited the Internal Security Forces’ operations room in Achrafieh on Sunday to monitor the launch of the second round of municipal and mukhtar elections in North Lebanon and Akkar. He praised the efforts of the security forces, as well as the Ministries of Interior and Justice, and declared that “these elections are a ...

2025 Municipal Elections – Day 2: North Lebanon Seeks Political Direction

Elie Ziadé 10/05 14:00 - Lecture : 15 minute(s)

Free Patriotic Movement Lebanese Forces Gebran Bassil

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Without Hariri, Who Can Win Over the Sunni Electorate?

Tilda Abou Rizk 10/05 11:00 - Lecture : 4 minute(s)

Hamas Hezbollah South Lebanon

Announced less than twenty days before the start of the municipal elections, the electoral withdrawal of Sunni leader and head of the Future Movement, Saad Hariri, sent shockwaves through the Sunni community. For the second time in three years, it finds itself without a political compass ahead of a major vote. On January 24, 2022, Saad Hariri ...

Op-edThe Sunni Leadership Problem...

Johnny Kortbawi 10/05 09:00 - Lecture : 2 minute(s)

Sunni Municipals

Lebanon has witnessed three major nationwide Sunni leaderships since independence. The first was the leadership of Riad Al Solh, a pillar of the National Pact, independence, and Greater Lebanon after the French withdrawal. The second was Saeb Salam, the leading Sunni figure within Lebanon’s Chehabist political framework and beyond. He was known ...

Hajjar Issues Decisions on Municipal Elections in Beirut, Beqaa, Baalbeck-Hermel

This is Beirut 09/05 14:15 - Lecture : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon municipal elections Baalbek-Hermel Bekaa Beirut

Lebanon’s Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Ahmad al-Hajjar, issued a series of administrative decisions and circulars on Thursday concerning the upcoming 2025 municipal and mukhtar elections in the governorates of Beirut, Beqaa and Baalbeck-Hermel. Hajjar announced that candidates wishing to withdraw their nominations in these regions ...

SpotlightTripoli’s Municipal Battle: Power Gaps and Fractured Alliances

Rayan Chami 09/05 10:00 - Lecture : 5 minute(s)

Tripoli Municipal Elections Al Mina Lebanon

Tripoli district is gearing up for pivotal municipal elections on May 11, with 359 candidates competing across Tripoli city, al-Mina and Beddawi. In Tripoli municipality, 187 candidates are vying for 24 council seats in what observers call the city’s most fragmented and unpredictable race in decades. Al-Mina sees 69 candidates competing for 21 ...

Akkar: 3,569 Register for Municipal Elections as Dozens Win by Acclamation

This is Beirut 08/05 17:20 - Lecture : less than a minute

Akkar Lebanon Municipal Elections Interior Ministry

Akkar’s Governorate announced that 3,569 candidates have registered for the upcoming municipal and mayoral elections, according to figures released by the Ministry of Interior after the close of nominations. Of these, 44 municipal councils and 48 mukhtar lists secured victories by acclamation, eliminating the need for voting in those areas. On ...

SpotlightBatroun at the Ballot: Power Struggles, Family Loyalties and Political Shifts

Chelsea Al Arif 08/05 10:00 - Lecture : 5 minute(s)

Batroun City Batroun Municipal Elections Tannourine

Following a smooth first round of municipal elections on Sunday, May 4, electors in Batroun and across North Lebanon will head to the polls on Sunday, May 11, to elect municipal councils and mukhtars. In a governorate comprising 31 municipalities, Batroun-city holds particular attention as the second-largest municipality after Tannourine, with 15 ...

Hajjar Confirms Secure and Smooth Municipal Elections Ahead of May 11 Vote in Tripoli

This is Beirut 07/05 12:35 - Lecture : 1 minute(s)

Minister of Interior Ahmad al-Hajjar assured that the ongoing electoral process is facing no significant obstacles, aside from a few minor logistical issues. Speaking from Tripoli on Wednesday morning, he emphasized that the security situation is “under control” with no major disruptions to the election process. “The most important factor is ...

Zgharta: Municipal Elections Shaping the Political Landscape

Yara Germany 07/05 11:10 - Lecture : 4 minute(s)

Lebanon Municipal elections Zgharta

As municipal elections draw near, the caza of Zgharta is becoming a political battleground. More than just local stakes, the real contest is over control of the Federation of Municipalities. In Zgharta district, municipal elections transcend local affairs. They become full-scale political battles, shaped by the deep-rooted rivalry between two ...

Interior Ministry Publishes Official Results of Mount Lebanon Municipal and Mukhtar elections

This is Beirut 07/05 11:00 - Lecture : 10 minute(s)

Mount Lebanon Results Municipal Elections Mokhtars

The Ministry of Interior has published the official results of the municipal and mukhtar elections held on May 4 in the Mount Lebanon governorate. On Wednesday, May 7, all results were posted on the Ministry of Interior's X account. This election marked the start of the first phase of the municipal and mukhtar elections in Lebanon, which will ...

Op-edThe FPM: Once Upon a Time in Power

Johnny Kortbawi 06/05 09:00 - Lecture : 3 minute(s)

Municipal Elections Lebanon Free Patriotic Movement

Those close to the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) often exaggerate the party’s political victories. After the most recent parliamentary elections, they insisted for months that the FPM held the largest bloc, despite clear figures showing the Lebanese Forces (LF) had outperformed them. They maintained this narrative by portraying their entire bloc ...