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Egypt Opens Two-Phase Parliamentary Vote

Analysts say the new parliament could enable constitutional changes affecting President Sisi's tenure.

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A man votes at a school used as a polling station, during the first round of Egypt's parliamentary elections, in Giza, Egypt, November 10, 2025. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany
Voters prepare to cast their ballots at a polling station in Giza. AFP
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Overview

  • Phase-one polling is underway across 14 governorates through Tuesday, with phase two scheduled for November 24–25 and final results due by December 25.
  • Expatriates cast ballots on November 7–8 at embassies and consulates in roughly 117 countries, according to official reports.
  • The 596-seat House will be filled by 284 closed-list seats, 284 individual seats, and 28 presidential appointees, with 25% of seats reserved for women.
  • Pro-government forces are poised to dominate as a single approved party list controls the closed-list race, led by Nation’s Future and the National Front headed by former minister Essam al-Gazzar.
  • Rights groups and candidates report exclusions and administrative hurdles, and turnout is expected to be weak following about 17% participation in recent senate elections.