The 2026 Local Elections received international interest and praise, since many countries, regional and international organizations have considered it as a key milestone on the path of enhancing democracy and expanding political participation in Palestine, despite all existing political and humanitarian challenges.

The Central Elections Commission (CEC) updated the preliminary results of the local elections on its website after finalizing the verification of its data by the end of today, Sunday, with technical teams completing the compilation and entry of 100% of the counting protocols from all polling centers.

The Chairman of the Central Elections Commission (CEC) and Commissioners, convened today, Sunday, a press conference to announce the preliminary results of the 2026 Local Elections, attended by H.E. the Prime Minister, members of the Palestinian government, representatives of local and international organizations and media outlets.

The Central Elections Commission (CEC) announced the conclusion of the polling process for the 2026 Local Elections in the West Bank, where polling centers closed its doors at 7:00 pm exactly, while allowing electors present inside polling centers at the time of closing to cast their ballots past the deadline.