Campaign officially starts for the November 28 local elections with political leaders entering the field

The electoral campaign for renewing municipal and wilaya people's assemblies commenced officially today, marking the beginning of a three-week political mobilization period leading up to the November 28, 2026 ballot. Right away, several political parties deployed their leaders across the country to showcase candidates and promote their platforms. The Democratic National Rally, led by Monder Bouden, kicked off its campaign in the southern region, scheduling rallies in Timimoune, In Salah, In Guezzam, Tamanrasset, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, and Adrar, backed by roughly 1,000 lists. Meanwhile, Movement of Society for Peace president Abdelaali Hassani Cherif held his opening public gathering in El Oued, with planned visits to southern, eastern, and western provinces. El Bina Movement leader Abdelkader Bengrina launched his campaign from Bouira, and the National Liberation Front leadership mobilized officials nationwide to support candidates and focus on region-specific programs. Concurrently, the Independent National Authority for Elections reiterated the legal boundaries governing campaign activities until November 24. The authority strictly prohibits hate speech, discrimination, violence, the use of foreign languages in propaganda materials, misuse of state symbols, and disrespect toward opponents. Furthermore, regulations ban utilizing public or private resources, places of worship, public administrations, and educational facilities for campaigning, alongside restrictions on commercial advertising, posting outside designated areas, and publishing opinion polls during the 72 hours prior to election day.