2026 Legislative Elections: Candidacy Begins Today and Voting Date

The Central Elections Commission announced today, Saturday, September 26, 2026, the start of the candidacy period for the Palestinian legislative elections, according to a timeline extending until election day on November 28, 2026. The schedule includes deadlines for receiving applications, publishing lists, the election campaign period, and a special vote for security forces.

The Palestinian Central Elections Commission announced today, Saturday, September 26, 2026, the start of the candidacy period for the 2026 legislative elections, according to the specified timeline. The period for receiving candidacy applications lasts 12 days and ends on October 7, 2026, with October 5 being the last day for candidates to withdraw from lists. After the candidacy window closes, the commission reviews applications from October 8 to 10, then publishes preliminary lists on October 18, opening a three-day objection period. The final list is published on November 5, and the election campaign begins on November 6 and continues until November 26. The general vote takes place on Saturday, November 28, 2026, preceded by a special vote for security forces on November 26. The timeline is based on the presidential decree issued on July 9, 2026, and the decree-law No. (1) of 2007.