Morocco's Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won the most seats in the September 2026 parliamentary election, which saw record-low voter turnout.

AP, Reuters, The Straits Times + 8 more · Geopolitics & Markets

24 Sept 202611 outlets

What it means

The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), a center-right party led by billionaire businessman and close to the Moroccan monarchy, won the most seats in Morocco's September 2026 parliamentary election. The election saw a record-low voter turnout of around 38%, down from 50% in 2021, reflecting public disengagement. The Islamist Justice and Development Party (PJD) made a significant comeback, while the ruling coalition (including PAM) retained dominance.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is well-supported by multiple reputable news outlets (AP, Reuters, AFP, NYT, etc.) reporting on provisional official results from Morocco's Interior Ministry. The consistency across sources and the direct citation of official figures (e.g., 97 seats for PAM, 38% turnout) make the claim solid.

How new

This is genuinely new coverage of the September 2026 election results, published on September 23-24, 2026.

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