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Lebanon's Elections: 37% Turnout Amid Hezbollah's Unopposed Victory

5/27/2025

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Lebanon's recent municipal elections saw a disappointing 37% voter turnout, a decline from 48% in 2016. The Amal-Hezbollah alliance triumphed unopposed in 102 municipalities, showcasing Hezbollah's enduring local power amid ongoing conflict and reconstruction struggles. These elections underscore the nation's profound political rifts and widespread doubt about meaningful change in governance.

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Lebanon's recent municipal elections saw a disappointing 37% voter turnout, a decline from 48% in 2016. The Amal-Hezbollah alliance triumphed unopposed in 102 municipalities, showcasing Hezbollah's enduring local power amid ongoing conflict and reconstruction struggles. These elections underscore the nation's profound political rifts and widespread doubt about meaningful change in governance.