Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections to September 2027
- The legislative polls had been due to take place on November 28 this year
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas decreed simultaneous presidential and legislative elections for September 11, 2027, postponing earlier legislative polls and aligning the presidential vote.
- Mahmoud Abbas's decree for simultaneous elections.
- New election date of September 11, 2027.
- Postponement of previously scheduled legislative polls.
RAMALLAH: Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday decreed that presidential and legislative elections both be held on September 11, 2027, postponing the previously scheduled legislative polls, according to official Palestinian media.
“Abbas issued a presidential decree on Saturday calling for simultaneous presidential and legislative elections to be held on September 11, 2027,” his office said in a statement published by the Wafa news agency.
The legislative polls, which the international community has strongly advocated for, had been due to take place on November 28 this year, while a presidential vote had been expected in early 2027.