Algeria's National Liberation Front Leads Parliamentary Elections Amid Record Low Turnout

The National Liberation Front (FLN) secured 90 of 407 seats in Algeria's legislative elections, marking a victory for the historic party. Voter turnout reached a record low of 21.24 percent, reflecting significant public disengagement.

Key points

• The National Democratic Rally (RND) placed second with 73 seats, followed by the Future Front with 59 seats.
• Islamist parties, including the Movement of Society for Peace and the El Bina Movement, secured 43 and 38 seats respectively.
• The Independent National Authority for Elections (ANIE) reported that the election process was transparent despite the low participation.
• Female representation in the new parliament declined to 23 seats compared to previous legislative cycles.
• Officials attributed the low turnout to factors including extreme heat and public preoccupation with sporting events.

Why it matters

The election results reflect the ongoing political challenges in Algeria following the 2019 Hirak movement, as the government seeks to restore public trust and advance institutional reforms.