Morocco's Justice and Development Party (PJD) is contesting the 2026 legislative elections, seeking to recover from its heavy defeat in the 2021 polls, when it won only 13 seats in the House of Representatives. The party, which led the government between 2011 and 2021, has been in opposition since the 2021 elections.
The PJD has presented candidates across multiple constituencies and is focusing its campaign on social justice, anti-corruption, and economic reforms. Party leaders have emphasized grassroots mobilization and outreach to voters who abstained in previous elections.
The elections are scheduled for September 23, 2026, according to the official calendar. The PJD faces competition from the National Rally of Independents (RNI), the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), and Istiqlal, which formed the governing coalition after the 2021 elections.
Analysts note that the PJD's ability to regain support depends on voter turnout and the party's capacity to reconnect with its traditional base. The results will determine the composition of the next government and the balance of power in Parliament.
