The National Independent Authority for Elections reported a surge in participation for the upcoming local elections in Algeria, scheduled for November 28, 2026. Official figures released by the body show the total number of candidates running for municipal and provincial councils rose to 162,864 in 2026. This represents an increase of 29,387 candidates compared to the 133,477 individuals who stood for election in 2021.
Breakdown of Municipal Council Candidates
Municipal council candidates increased to 141,388 in 2026, rising from the 114,642 individuals who sought seats in 2021. The National Independent Authority for Elections data shows that the composition of these candidacies shifted significantly regarding organizational structure. Independent lists for municipal councils declined sharply during this period, falling from 987 in 2021 to 239 in 2026. Conversely, political alliance lists for municipal councils experienced growth, expanding from 2 in 2021 to 21 in 2026. These figures reflect the current registration status as reported by the National Independent Authority for Elections for the upcoming vote.
Provincial Council Participation Trends
Provincial council candidates totaled 21,476 for the 2026 elections, marking an increase from the 18,835 individuals who sought seats in 2021. The National Independent Authority for Elections recorded this shift in participation as part of the broader candidate surge for the November 28 vote.
Organizational representation within these provincial council races underwent notable changes over the five-year period. Independent lists decreased from 88 in 2021 to 24 in 2026. Meanwhile, political alliance lists for provincial councils expanded from 1 in 2021 to 5 in 2026. These figures reflect the final registration data provided by the National Independent Authority for Elections.
Analysis of Submitted Electoral Lists
National Independent Authority for Elections data shows a shift in the total volume of electoral lists submitted for the upcoming vote. For municipal and provincial councils combined, the count dropped from 6,250 lists in 2021 to 6,065 lists in 2026. This decline occurs despite the concurrent rise in the total number of individual candidates standing for office in Algeria. The figures provided by the National Independent Authority for Elections reflect the official registration status for the November 28, 2026, elections.
