July 3, 2026

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Algeria’s legislative elections see historic low turnout

Dans un bureau de vote d’Alger le 2 juillet 2026, jour des élections législatives en Algérie.

Algeria held its legislative elections on July 2, 2026, a crucial event for the nation’s political landscape. However, the provisional participation rate recorded a historically low figure of just 20.79% across the country.

This unprecedented voter turnout marks a significant moment in Algerian political history, highlighting a notable decline in citizen engagement during the parliamentary polls held in Algiers and other regions.