Moulay Yacoub: Early signs of a major parliamentary showdown emerge as leading parties unveil their candidates

Moulay Yacoub – The Moulay Yacoub constituency is shaping up to host one of the most closely watched electoral contests in the Fès-Meknès region during Morocco’s 2026 parliamentary elections, as several political parties have finalized their candidates for the two parliamentary seats allocated to the province. Organizational and field preparations are already underway ahead of the official election campaign.

Among the confirmed candidates is Abdelmalek Hammani, who will lead the Justice and Development Party (PJD) list after receiving the party’s official endorsement as head of its local electoral list. The party hopes to regain its electoral presence in the province by relying on its organizational structure and its network of local activists.

The National Rally of Independents (RNI) has nominated Abdelkhalek Mabrouki to head its list as part of its strategy to maintain its political influence in the province. Mabrouki is considered a well-known local figure with experience in local governance and strong ties with elected officials and community stakeholders.

For its part, the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) has chosen Hassan Belmokaddem as its candidate, aiming to strengthen its parliamentary representation in Moulay Yacoub while preserving its position within the political landscape of the Fès-Meknès region following the announcement of many of its national endorsements.

The Istiqlal Party has endorsed Hassan Chehbi, locally known as “Bousna”, a familiar political figure in the province. The party is counting on his local experience and grassroots presence to compete strongly for one of the two parliamentary seats.

Meanwhile, the Constitutional Union (UC) has selected Abdelilah El Kadmi to lead its electoral list, as part of its efforts to reinforce its presence in Moulay Yacoub and return to parliamentary competition by building on its local activities and relationships within several municipalities.

At the time of publication, several other political parties had not yet officially announced their candidates for the Moulay Yacoub constituency, while internal consultations continue ahead of the legal deadline for submitting final electoral lists.

Political observers believe that Moulay Yacoub is heading toward a highly competitive race among Morocco’s main political parties, given the province’s electoral significance. The official campaign period is expected to provide a clearer picture of the balance of power and the political programs that will be presented to voters.


Moulay Yacoub: Early Parliamentary Race Takes Shape as Major Parties Reveal Their Candidates

Moulay Yacoub is expected to witness one of the most competitive electoral battles in the Fès-Meknès region during Morocco’s 2026 parliamentary elections, as several political parties have finalized their candidates for the province’s two parliamentary seats. Political organizations have already intensified their preparations ahead of the official election campaign.

Among the confirmed candidates is Abdelmalek Hammani, who will lead the Justice and Development Party (PJD) list after receiving the party’s official endorsement as head of its local electoral slate. The party hopes to regain its electoral strength in the province by relying on its organizational network and local grassroots supporters.

The National Rally of Independents (RNI) has chosen Abdelkhalek Mabrouki to head its list as part of its strategy to maintain its political presence in the province. Mabrouki is widely known locally and draws on his experience in local governance as well as his relationships with elected officials and community leaders.

The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) will compete with Hassan Belmokaddem as its candidate, aiming to strengthen its parliamentary representation in Moulay Yacoub while preserving its political standing in the Fès-Meknès region following the confirmation of many of its candidates nationwide.

The Istiqlal Party has nominated Hassan Chehbi, widely known locally by the nickname “Bousna,” counting on his local experience and strong grassroots presence to compete for one of the province’s two parliamentary seats.

Meanwhile, the Constitutional Union (UC) has appointed Abdelilah El Kadmi to lead its electoral list as part of its efforts to reinforce its presence in Moulay Yacoub and return to parliamentary competition by building on its local political activity and connections across several municipalities.

At the time of publication, several other political parties had not yet officially announced their candidates for the Moulay Yacoub constituency, while consultations continue within various political organizations before the legal deadline for submitting final candidate lists.

Observers of local politics believe that Moulay Yacoub is heading toward a highly competitive contest among Morocco’s leading political parties, given the province’s electoral importance. The official campaign period is expected to offer a clearer picture of the balance of power and the policy platforms that parties will present to voters.

Source: Fès News Media

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