Local Elections on November 28: Strict Monitoring of Campaign Activities and Law Compliance Urged

The head of the Independent National Authority for Elections, Said Arouss, presided over the launch of a training session via videoconference on Wednesday, with the participation of all local coordinators, IT engineers, and operations room supervisors nationwide. The program was dedicated to monitoring the electoral campaign and preparing simulation exercises for polling day, aiming to boost the organizational and technical readiness of local structures ahead of the municipal and provincial popular assembly elections scheduled for November 28, 2026. In his opening address, Arouss issued directives emphasizing the precise field tracking of campaign events starting November 5, focusing particularly on public gatherings, candidates' direct media appearances, and the supervision of electoral advertising to ensure compliance with legal regulations. He also highlighted the necessity of publishing the lists of polling station members between November 2 and November 6, giving candidates the opportunity to submit appeals within legal deadlines. Furthermore, Arouss stressed the importance of training polling station supervisors by providing all required human and logistical resources, conducting simulation tests to evaluate technical readiness, and properly managing, securing, and storing election documents.