Cairo, Egypt – Political circles are awaiting the National Elections Authority’s announcement of the official results for the 19 canceled constituencies from the first phase of the 2025 House of Representatives elections. This will take place next Thursday, December 11, after the completion of examining all appeals and reviewing the numerical count records of the sub-committees and general committees.
With voting completed in the annulled districts and the results announced, candidates are preparing for the runoff election. Their campaigns officially begin as soon as the National Elections Authority announces the final results.
The electoral commission, headed by Judge Hazem Badawi, confirmed that it will announce the approved results for the 19 annulled districts, in addition to the Itsa district in Fayoum Governorate, after receiving the results from all relevant governorates. These results will be officially published in the Official Gazette.
The voting process on December 3rd and 4th witnessed widespread participation across 1,775 polling stations in 20 electoral districts across 7 governorates. A total of 455 candidates competed for 43 seats.
Details of the electoral districts in the seven governorates:
1- Giza Governorate
District 8 – Imbaba: 14 candidates are competing for two seats.
2- Asyut Governorate
Third District – Al-Fath Center: 18 candidates are competing for 3 seats.
3- Sohag Governorate
First District – Sohag Center: 36 candidates for two seats
Second District – Akhmim: 14 candidates for two seats
Third District – Maragha: 10 candidates for one seat
Fourth District – Tahta: 27 candidates for 3 seats
Fifth District – Gerga: 40 candidates for two seats
District 6 – Al-Mansha: 28 candidates for one seat
District 8 – Dar es Salaam: 10 candidates for one seat
4- Qena Governorate
First District – Qena: 32 candidates for two seats
Second District – Qus: 27 candidates for two seats
Third District – Nagaa Hamadi: 38 candidates for 3 seats
Fourth District – Abu Tesht: 32 candidates for two seats
5- Alexandria Governorate
Second District – First Raml: 16 candidates are competing for 3 seats.
6- Beheira Governorate
First District – Damanhour: 32 candidates for 3 seats
Third District – Abu Hummus: 18 candidates for two seats
Eighth District – Itay El Baroud: 39 candidates for two seats
7- Fayoum Governorate
First District – Fayoum: 18 candidates for 3 seats
Fourth District – Abshway: 6 candidates for 2 seats
Second District – Itsa: 4 candidates for 2 seats in a runoff election
Thus, the relevant circles are preparing for a crucial stage of the parliamentary race. There are expectations of increased competition once the official campaigning for the runoff election begins immediately after the results are announced next Thursday.
Expert opinions on the upcoming runoff election and the decisions of the National Election Authority
Political experts affirmed that the National Elections Authority’s announcement of the final results for the 19 annulled constituencies represents a crucial step in ensuring the transparency of the electoral process and bolstering public confidence. They considered the swift review of appeals and the timely announcement of results to reflect the Authority’s preparedness and its ability to manage the parliamentary elections with high professionalism.
Accountant Mohamed Galal Salah, a political cadre member of the Future of the Nation Party, stated that the electoral commission’s decisions to rerun elections in districts where serious violations occurred confirm its firm commitment to ensuring the integrity of the electoral process. He also pointed out that officially announcing the results before the start of campaigning for the runoff election guarantees equal opportunities for all candidates.
He explained that the upcoming runoff election will be more competitive, especially after voters observed the candidates’ performances during the first round. He added that holding elections simultaneously in 19 districts will redraw the electoral map in several governorates, potentially impacting the balance of power in the next parliament.
In the same vein, political expert Mahmoud El-Shenhab emphasized that the current phase is a crucial test for political parties and their ability to communicate effectively with voters. He pointed out that some districts that witnessed a split vote in the first round will see direct competition in the runoff, thus contributing to a clearer electoral landscape.
He added that the upcoming round represents a golden opportunity for candidates to rectify past mistakes and present clearer visions to voters. Meanwhile, the National Elections Authority’s crucial role in managing the process with the same degree of impartiality and efficiency remains the greatest guarantee for the elections to proceed optimally.
