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Palestinian Authority Sets Women Quota, Expands Parliament for 2026 Vote

6/15/2026

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The Palestinian Authority decreed that at least one woman appear among every three candidates for the November 2026 legislative election.
The decree expands the legislature to 200 seats, raises list size from 16 to 20 candidates, and lowers the candidacy age to 23.
PA President Mahmoud Abbas announced presidential elections for 2027 and noted April 2026 held the first West Bank and Gaza local council elections since the October 7, 2023 massacre.

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The Palestinian Authority decreed that at least one woman appear among every three candidates for the November 2026 legislative election.
The decree expands the legislature to 200 seats, raises list size from 16 to 20 candidates, and lowers the candidacy age to 23.
PA President Mahmoud Abbas announced presidential elections for 2027 and noted April 2026 held the first West Bank and Gaza local council elections since the October 7, 2023 massacre.