Moroccan voters are casting ballots in parliamentary elections on Wednesday, with no single party or coalition expected to win a decisive majority. The vote will determine the composition of the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of Morocco's bicameral parliament.
Under Morocco's 2011 constitution, the king appoints the prime minister from the party that wins the most seats, and the prime minister must then form a coalition government. The current governing coalition, led by the National Rally of Independents (RNI), is seeking to retain power, while opposition parties including the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) and the Istiqlal Party are competing for seats.
Campaign issues have centered on economic recovery, youth unemployment, and the rising cost of living. Official results are expected in the days following the vote. The election is being monitored by domestic and international observers.
