Algeria held parliamentary voting on July 2; 24.7 mln registered voters were eligible. 9,854 candidates contested 407 seats in the People's National Assembly; women accounted for 21% of candidates and 54% were under 40. Algeria's parliament comprises the People's National Assembly (lower house) and the Council of the Nation (upper house); lower‑house deputies are elected by universal suffrage for five‑year terms.

2026-07-03

Algeria held parliamentary voting on July 2; 24.7 mln registered voters were eligible. 9,854 candidates contested 407 seats in the People's National Assembly; women accounted for 21% of candidates and 54% were under 40. Algeria's parliament comprises the People's National Assembly (lower house) and the Council of the Nation (upper house); lower‑house deputies are elected by universal suffrage for five‑year terms.