Legislative Elections: Here is the Candidate Submission Schedule in Morocco

Monday 27 July 2026 - 09:06

The schedule for the 2026 legislative elections in Morocco is gradually entering its operational phase. With less than a month until the election set for September 23, candidates for the House of Representatives must adhere to a specific timeframe for submitting their applications, involving both electronic procedures and physical submission of candidacies.

The physical submission period will begin on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 8 AM and will end on Wednesday, September 9, at noon. This window constitutes a crucial step in the preparation for the election, as it will formalize the candidacies that are set to participate in the upcoming legislative elections.

The procedure also includes a digital component. The dedicated electronic platform will be accessible starting Monday, August 31, at 8 AM. However, it will close earlier than the physical submission period, as the deadline for the online procedure is set for Tuesday, September 8, at noon.

This one-day gap between the closure of the digital platform and the end of the physical submission is designed to facilitate the processing of applications. After electronic submission, the representative receives a provisional receipt that includes an appointment for the submission of the application to the relevant local authorities.

This organization reflects the increasing role of digital tools in managing the electoral process. The platform allows for some of the formalities to be structured in advance, while the submission to the authorities remains integrated into the candidacy process.

The schedule is part of the preparations for the elections of the members of the House of Representatives, scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Once the application submission period is completed, the official election campaign will begin on Thursday, September 10, at 1 PM and will continue until Tuesday, September 22, at midnight.

The various stages will thus unfold quickly during the month of September: closure of candidacies, launch of the campaign, and then the election. This sequence represents the final stretch before the renewal of the House of Representatives.

For candidates and political parties, adherence to administrative and digital deadlines is therefore an essential prerequisite before the campaign opens. For voters, this schedule also helps to better identify the key stages that will mark the weeks leading up to the electoral meeting on September 23.