2021–22 Palestinian local elections

On 11 December 2021, local elections were held in Palestine.[1] 154 towns and villages in the West Bank voted in municipal polls, but there were no elections in the Gaza Strip.[2]

On 26 March 2022, municipal elections were held in the 66 cities of Palestine.[3]

Context

The elections are taking place amid a tense context between Fatah and Hamas over the postponement of more major elections that were also scheduled for 2021. It was reported that voters were angry with the postponement of the presidential election and the legislative election by President Mahmoud Abbas.[4]

Process

The election was boycotted by Hamas.[5] Women were allowed to vote and stand as candidates.[6]

Turnout

400,000 people turned out to vote with a turnout of 65%.[7]

References
  1. Ayyub, Rami; Sawafta, Ali (2021-12-11). "Palestinians vote in local elections amid rising anger with Abbas". Reuters. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  2. "Palestinians line up to vote in local elections". uk.sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  3. "Reportage international - Territoires palestiniens: début des élections municipales en Cisjordanie". RFI (in French). 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  4. "Some 400,000 Palestinians vote in rare municipal elections". The Independent. 2021-12-11. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  5. Welle (www.dw.com), Deutsche. "Palestinians vote in West Bank elections amid growing anger | DW | 11.12.2021". DW.COM. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  6. "All-woman list eyes breakthrough in Palestinian poll". France 24. 2021-12-10. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  7. net, Al Mayadeen (2021-12-12). "Voter turnout in Palestinian local elections nearly 65%". Al Mayadeen English. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
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