Here’s What the Municipal Elections Revealed
Hala Abdallah, 19:24 - Reading : less than a minute
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Preliminary results in Mount Lebanon indicate key political shifts, as voter turnout dips slightly.
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First Unofficial Results Announced as Vote Counting Continues
This is Beirut, 04/05 20:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The first phase of Lebanon’s municipal and mukhtar elections, the first to be held in nine years, concluded on Sunday evening in the Mount Lebanon Governorate, marked by moderate turnout, a few isolated incidents, and an overall smooth process, according to authorities. According to unofficial preliminary results, the “Haret Hreik Family ...
Municipal Race 2025: Jbeil at a Crossroads
Élie-Joe Kamel, 04/05 17:37 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Jbeil Municipal Elections
High turnout in Jbeil as rivals clash in a pivotal municipal race. Youth take the forefront, frustration simmers in the background.
Mount Lebanon Votes: High Voter Turnout and Political Rivalries
Élie-Joe Kamel, 04/05 14:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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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, ...
Steady Turnout in Beirut Suburbs Municipal Elections
Hala Abdallah, 04/05 13:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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Residents of Beirut's southern suburbs are casting their votes on Sunday in mukhtar and municipal elections, widely viewed as a test of trust in leadership after the war and the economic crisis. Polls close at 7 PM.
Municipal Elections 2025: A “New Beginning,” Says Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar
This is Beirut, 04/05 11:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The municipal elections officially began on Sunday morning, with Mount Lebanon hosting the first phase of the four-stage electoral process. After voting in Chehim, in the Chouf district, Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad Hajjar stated that this “new phase is grounded in respecting constitutional deadlines, enforcing the law, and ...
Aoun Oversees Launch of Municipal Elections in Mount Lebanon: 'Your Vote, Your City’s Future'
This is Beirut, 04/05 09:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun was on the ground, early on Sunday morning, for the launch of municipal elections. He was accompanied by Ministers of Interior and Justice Ahmad al-Hajjar and Adel Nassar. The elections, set to unfold over four consecutive weekends, began early in the day. Polling stations opened at 7:00 AM. Voting kicked off calmly across ...
Municipal Elections in Mount Lebanon: 68 Wins by Acclamation on Election Eve
This is Beirut, 03/05 21:45 - Reading : less than a minute
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The number of municipalities won by acclamation in Mount Lebanon now stands at 68 out of a total of 333, according to information obtained by al-Jadeed on Saturday. In these localities, only one list of candidates was submitted per municipality, making voting unnecessary and automatically guaranteeing their election. The last official figure, ...
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 ...
Municipal Elections: Interior Minister Announces Electoral Silence Periods
This Is Beirut, 01/05 16:15 - Reading : less than a minute
Ahmad Hajjar municipal elections silence period
The Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Ahmad Hajjar, has announced the schedule for the electoral silence periods to be observed during the upcoming municipal and mokhtar elections. In accordance with current electoral legislation, electoral silence begins 24 hours before polling starts and ends at the closure of the polls. During this ...
Jounieh: An Electoral Battle That Reshapes National Alliances
Élie-Joe Kamel, 01/05 12:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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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 ...
From Bsharre to Al-Mina: Lebanese Women Break Political Ground in Municipal Elections
Nisrine Merheb, 01/05 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Women's participation in Lebanese politics remains strikingly low, both in municipal and parliamentary elections. In the 2022 elections, only eight women were elected out of 115 candidates. Misogynistic rhetoric continues to plague women in politics, reflecting a persistent societal resistance to female leadership. During the 2016 municipal ...