Morocco's Gen Z Election Test: 2026 Vote Could Hinge on Youth Turnout After Protests

Morocco's Gen Z Election Test: 2026 Vote Could Hinge on Youth Turnout After Protests

Morocco holds parliamentary elections Wednesday, the first vote since youth-led protests swept the country in late 2025, with young voters' turnout expected to shape the result.

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Morocco will hold parliamentary elections on Wednesday, the first national vote since youth-led protests spread across the country in late 2025. With all eyes on young voters, their participation could determine the outcome as the election race tightens.

The campaign has intensified in the final days. On 14 September, Youth, Culture and Communication Minister Mehdi Bensaid joined fellow candidates from the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) in Rabat, meeting local residents face to face as part of their campaign. Faouzi Lekjaa, a prominent party figure, was among those on the ground [244653].

Young Moroccans are divided between hope and doubt ahead of the crucial vote, reflecting uncertainty about whether the election will address their concerns [246732].

The vote is the first since youth-led protests spread across the country in late 2025, making young voters' turnout the central question of the race [246769].

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