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Morocco’s elections: PJD makes major comeback as turnout hits second-lowest level

Morocco’s Justice and Development Party (PJD) quadrupled its parliamentary seats in the elections. Turnout was the second-lowest under King Mohammed VI, while the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) led the result.

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Morocco’s Justice and Development Party (PJD) quadrupled its parliamentary seats in the elections. Turnout was the second-lowest recorded during the reign of King Mohammed VI.

The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) led the result. The source does not provide PAM’s seat total or the turnout percentage.

PJD expands its parliamentary presence

The PJD recorded the largest increase among the political parties identified in the source: its number of seats rose fourfold. The exact number of mandates is not given.

Turnout remains among the lowest

Voter participation was the second-lowest under King Mohammed VI. The source characterizes the election as taking place amid political fragmentation and disengagement.

What we know

  • Morocco’s PJD quadrupled its number of seats in the election.
  • PAM led the result.
  • Turnout was the second-lowest during King Mohammed VI’s reign.

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  • The story relies on one publisher. A second independent confirmation has not been established from the cited sources.
  • Sources: Al Jazeera English.
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