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Municipal Elections in Beirut and Beqaa: Political Messages Emerge Amid Low Turnout

Alissar Boulos, 19/05 09:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Free Patriotic Movement Lebanese Forces Baalbeck Hezbollah

The third round of Lebanon’s municipal and mukhtar elections was held on Sunday across the capital Beirut and in the governorates of Beqaa and Baalbeck-Hermel. Over one million voters were eligible to cast their ballots. Voter turnout varied significantly: 20% in Beirut, 46.73% in Baalbeck, 45.16% in Zahle, 41.41% in West Beqaa, 34.56% in ...

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

Alissar Boulos, 12/05 09:05 - Reading : 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 ...

Lebanese Leaders Welcome Election of Pope Leo XIV

This Is Beirut, 08/05 21:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Pope Francis Lebanese Forces Joseph Aoun Nawaf Salam Najib Mikati

Lebanese officials and political leaders extended their congratulations Thursday following the historic election of American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new head of the Catholic Church, assuming the papal name Pope Leo XIV. His election, following the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, was officially confirmed as white smoke billowed ...

Mount Lebanon Votes: Early Tallies Hint at New Political Balance

This is Beirut, 05/05 12:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Amal Free Patriotic Movement Lebanese Forces Hezbollah Kataëb PSP

The first phase of municipal elections concluded on Sunday evening with the closure of polling stations in Mount Lebanon at 7:00 PM. Voter turnout stood at 45.08%, slightly below the 47.4% recorded in 2016. As ballot counting got underway, early results began revealing key trends across several districts. On Monday morning, Mount Lebanon Governor ...

Lebanon’s Municipal Elections Signal a Shift in Political Power

Michel Touma, 05/05 08:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Amal Hezbollah Lebanese Forces Municipal elections\ Kataeb

These are no ordinary municipal elections. The first round, held on Sunday, May 4, in the strategically significant Mount Lebanon region, marks more than just a local vote. This election, and those to follow across the country in the coming weeks, could break with past patterns. What sets this moment apart is the broader context: a time of ...

Mount Lebanon Votes: High Voter Turnout and Political Rivalries

Élie-Joe Kamel, 04/05 14:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Free Patriotic Movement Lebanese Forces Kataeb Mount Lebanon Municipal Elections

In the Mount Lebanon Mohafaza, municipal elections kicked off on Sunday morning with a relatively high voter turnout reported by early afternoon, according to data released by the Ministry of Interior. Out of 833,715 registered voters, 162,271 cast their ballots, with turnout rates recorded at 34.08% in Keserwan, 23.64% in Aley, 32.26% in Jbeil, ...

Municipal Elections Set Stage for Legislative Showdown

Johnny Kortbawi, 02/05 15:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Free Patriotic Movement Amal Hezbollah Lebanese Forces

The municipal elections, even indirectly, will have a significant impact on the upcoming parliamentary elections. Many of these coalitions may not endure, but they reveal how political actors are positioning themselves—not just in relation to their allies, but more tellingly, to their rivals. In Metn, the alliance between the Free Patriotic ...

Jbeil: A Pivotal Electoral Battle

Élie-Joe Kamel, 02/05 10:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Free Patriotic Movement Lebanese Forces Jbeil municipal elections

The upcoming municipal elections in Jbeil are set to be crucial, with significant implications for both the city and the surrounding region. Jbeil, also known as Byblos, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities and a UNESCO World Heritage site, plays a strategic role as Lebanon’s cultural, tourism, and economic hub. Its ...

Jounieh: An Electoral Battle That Reshapes National Alliances

Élie-Joe Kamel, 01/05 12:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Lebanon Free Patriotic Movement Lebanese Forces Hezbollah municipal elections Jounieh

Jounieh’s upcoming municipal elections, scheduled for May 4, are shaping up to be a decisive political showdown. A broad coalition has formed to challenge the outgoing municipal council, which is closely aligned with the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM). The stakes are high in Jounieh, once hailed as the “pearl of the Mediterranean” and one of ...

Baabda-Louaizeh: Families, Parties and Clientelism

Paul Guillot, 30/04 14:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Free Patriotic Movement Lebanese Forces Hezbollah municipal elections Baabda-Louaizeh

On the eve of municipal elections in Baabda-Louaizeh, three competing lists are contending in a climate marked by family rivalries, sectarian tensions and shifting political alliances. Amid changing party loyalties, the clientelist influence of the village of Sebnay and a population eager for improved public services, Sunday’s vote could ...

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