Next Libyan parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections have been scheduled to be held in Libya since 2021. Originally scheduled for 10 December 2021, elections has been pushed back multiple times amid the ongoing political crisis in Libya.

Next Libyan parliamentary election

← 2014 TBD
All 200 seats 101 seats needed for a majority
Incumbent Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh Independent

Background

The Government on National Unity, headed by Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, was established in March 2021 and was designed to serve in a caretaker role until a permanent government was established after elections were held.^[1] Originally planned for 7 December 2021, the date was moved to 24 December before finally being scrapped days before voting was to take place amid political deadlock and fighting in Tripoli.^[2]

Meanwhile, the House of Representatives which is based in eastern Libya, passed a motion of no confidence against the unity government on 21 September 2021. On 10 February 2022, the House appointed Fathi Bashagha as prime minister which established the rival Government of National Stability (GNS), based in Tobruk.^[3]

Dbeibeh refused to recognize the GNS or Bashagha, announcing on 22 February 2022 plans to hold elections in June.^[4] By May he pushed this proposal to the end of 2022,^[5] and later into 2023.^[6]

In March 2023, an amendment to the Libyan Constitution was passed by both the House of Representatives and the High Council of State containing thirty-four articles defining a new system of government and the tasks of the elected president and prime minister.^[7][8] However, many issues remained unresolved, casting doubt on the timing of the elections.^[7][9][10]

Candidates

According to the High National Elections Commission (HNEC), 5,385 candidates registered for the parliamentary election by 7 December 2021 deadline.^[11]

References

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3. "Libya rifts deepen as new PM named, incumbent refuses to yield". Reuters. 10 February 2022. Archived from the original on 10 February 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
4. Alharathy, Safa (22 February 2022). "Dbeibah announces four-track plan to hold legislative elections in June". Libya Observer. Archived from the original on 23 February 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
5. "Libya's PM Dbeibah proposes holding polls at end of 2022". Daily Sabah. 26 May 2022. Archived from the original on 14 June 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
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7. Emig, Addison (16 August 2023). "Libya's Elusive Elections: Will 2023 Be the Year for Elections?". Wilson Center. Archived from the original on 16 August 2023.
8. "High State Council passes 13th amendment – paving way for Libyan elections?". Libya Herald. 2 March 2023. Archived from the original on 26 September 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
9. Al Jazeera Staff. "Libya 6+6 deal: Loopholes cast doubt on democratic elections". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
10. Fasanotti, Federica Saini (24 May 2023). "The chimera of elections in Libya". Geopolitical Intelligence Services AG. Archived from the original on 24 May 2023.
11. Assad, Abdulkader (9 December 2021). "5385 candidates register for parliamentary election, Libya's HNEC says". Libya Observer. Archived from the original on 9 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.