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Algeria is set to hold a parliamentary election on July 2, 2026, to elect 407 members of the People’s National Assembly. This election, the first legislative vote since the 2019 Hirak movement, is viewed as a significant test of public engagement and political change. The National Liberation Front (FLN), which has long dominated Algerian politics, currently holds a 94% market probability of winning the most seats. Voter turnout in recent Algerian elections has been historically low, with opposition parties often boycotting polls due to fraud concerns. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who was re-elected with a substantial majority in 2024, has signed the decree for this election, which takes place amid recent constitutional changes that strengthen presidential powers.
Key Takeaways
Market pricing suggests the FLN is strongly favored to win the most seats in the upcoming election.
Historically low voter turnout and opposition boycotts remain critical factors influencing the election’s outcome.
