2026 Palestinian Local Elections
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Elections for 403 local authorities in Palestine are scheduled to be held on April 25, 2026[1]. These elections are expected to take place in both the West Bank and the Gaza Strip[2]. Domestic civil society organizations, private individuals, and international journalists are permitted to apply to become observers of the elections[3][4].
The voter registration process, also subject to observation, takes place in January[5]. Registrants must be:
- of Palestinian nationality
- aged 17 or older (born January 24, 2009, or before)
- a resident of the local authority of registration for at least six months before the election[6]
- of full legal capacity
Individuals may apply for registration online via the website of the Central Elections Commission, in person at a voter registration center, or at a District Electoral Office (with exceptions)[5]
The fifteen-member Election Cases Court was created on December 25, 2025, by presidential decree-law[7].
Procedural Timeline
The Central Elections Commission describes the electoral process in five stages[8]. Template:2026 Palestinian Local Elections graphical timeline
Council Seats by Locality Classification
The Ministry of Local Government published a list of localities for which elections are scheduled by council type and number of seats, in addition to summary seat counts by governorate and council type[9].
Number of Council Members of Local Authorities With Elections by Governorate and Classification
| District | Number of Local Authorities by Classification | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Council | Village Council (9 seats) |
Total Number of Local Authorities |
Total Number of Seats | ||||
| Class A (15 seats) |
Class B (13 seats) |
Class C (11 seats) |
Total | ||||
| Jerusalem[10] | 0 | 2 | 17 | 19 | 10 | 29 | 303 |
| Jenin | 1 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 54 | 70 | 674 |
| Tulkarem | 1 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 30 | 302 |
| Tubas | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 138 |
| Nablus | 1 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 15[11] | 165 |
| Qalqilya | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 27 | 257 |
| Salfit | 1 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 184 |
| Ramallah & Al-Bireh | 2 | 6 | 12 | 20 | 51 | 71 | 699 |
| Jericho | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 82 |
| Bethlehem | 1 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 23 | 37 | 369 |
| Hebron | 1 | 14 | 9 | 24 | 35 | 59 | 611 |
| Northern Gaza | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 52 |
| Gaza | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 48 |
| Deir Al-Balah | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 89 |
| Khan Younis | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 87 |
| Rafah | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 37 |
| West Bank | 11 | 33 | 92 | 136 | 284 | 378 | 3784 |
| Gaza Strip | 5 | 9 | 11 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 313 |
| Palestine | 16 | 42 | 103 | 161 | 284 | 403 | 4097 |
Note from the Central Elections Commission: "Refugee camps in the Gaza Strip[...] are listed under the municipalities and participate in local elections, therefore, [they were] added as communities affiliated with their surrounding local authorities. There are 8 refugee camps in the Gaza Strip (4 in Deir Al-Balah, and 1 in each of the other [governorates]"[12].
Religious Seat Allocation
A presidential decree-law issued on January 11, 2026[13] mandates the following religious quotas for certain municipalities:
| Local Authority | Christian seats | Muslim seats | Mayoral seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramallah Municipality | 8 | 7 | Christian |
| Bethlehem Municipality | 8 | 7 | Christian |
| Beit Sahur Municipality | 10 | 3 | Christian |
| Beit Jala Municipality | 10 | 3 | Christian |
| Berzeit Municipality | 7 | 6 | Christian |
| Az Zababida Municipality | 7 | 4 | Christian |
| 'Abud Village Council | 5 | 4 | Christian |
| 'Jifna Village Council | 7 | 2 | Christian |
| 'Ein 'Arik Village Council | 5 | 4 | Christian |
| Birqin Municipality | 8 | 7 | Non-Christian |
| Jericho Municipality | 1 | 14 | Non-Christian |
References
- ↑ https://www.elections.ps/tabid/1301/language/en-US/Default.aspx
- ↑ https://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/2026%20Local%20Elections%20-%20Registration%20Procedures%20%28E%29.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ↑ https://www.elections.ps/tabid/1178/language/en-US/Default.aspx
- ↑ https://www.elections.ps/tabid/1173/language/en-US/Default.aspx
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://www.elections.ps/tabid/1171/language/en-US/Default.aspx
- ↑ https://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/23-2025%20EN.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ↑ https://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/ElectionCourt%20LE2026%20E.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ↑ https://www.elections.ps/tabid/1301/language/en-US/Default.aspx
- ↑ https://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/Cabinet%20Resolution%20concerning%20LE2026.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ↑ Note from the Central Elections Commission: "Data pertains to the J2 communities of Jerusalem, given that Kufr ‘Aqab is divided between J1 and J2." https://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/Cabinet%20Resolution%20concerning%20LE2026.pdf
- ↑ This number has been corrected from what appears to be a typo.
- ↑ https://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/Cabinet%20Resolution%20concerning%20LE2026.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ↑ https://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/christian%20seats%20LE2026%20EN.pdf [bare URL PDF]
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