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LBCI
20-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Interior Ministry announces 2025 municipal and mukhtar election results in Zahle
The Ministry of Interior and Municipalities has released the results of the 2025 municipal and mukhtar elections in Zahle. Click here to view the results.
LBCI
18-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Interior Minister says Bekaa elections running smoothly, Southern vote preparations underway
Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar confirmed that the electoral process in Bekaa is proceeding smoothly, without interference or pressure. Speaking from the Zahle Serail, Hajjar noted that voting was briefly halted in three or four polling stations, but the issues were resolved and the situation is now under control. He added that minor security incidents occurred in some areas, but security forces were able to contain them. Hajjar stated: 'The next round of elections will take place next Saturday. The presidents of the republic and the government are continuing their consultations, and I am also in contact with relevant authorities and the countries participating in the ceasefire monitoring committee for the southern elections. We are not waiting for any guarantees.' He added that preparations had been made to anticipate potential staff shortages in Bekaa and Beirut elections, and staff were quickly reassigned where needed. Hajjar also confirmed that the final electoral map for South Lebanon is not yet complete, and that the distribution of polling centers will be finalized over the next two days based on several criteria—most importantly the safety of the electoral process and the security of voters, staff, and judges. Bekaa's Governor said, "We have received complaints regarding vote-buying, but we need confirmation and evidence. We intervene whenever an incident occurs.'
LBCI
18-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Fainting incidents and overcrowding briefly suspend voting in Kfar Zabad
Voting was temporarily suspended at a polling station in the Zahle town of Kfar Zabad on Sunday after several people fainted due to severe overcrowding, according to the Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections (LADE). The fainting incidents occurred as large numbers of voters flooded the polling center's courtyard.
LBCI
13-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Bekaa electoral rundown: A look at uncontested wins ahead of municipal elections
Sixteen municipalities in Baalbek district have secured uncontested wins ahead of Lebanon's upcoming municipal elections, scheduled for Sunday, May 18. Out of 76 municipal councils in the district, only 60 remain in the electoral race. The municipalities that won unopposed in Baalbek include Flawiye, Bodai, Haour Taala, Laboueh, Mazraat al-Tout, Jabaa, Talya, Zboud, Tawfiqiya, Halbata, Ansar, Qarha, Qlaileh-Harfoush, Jabboule, and Yammoune. In addition, 62 mukhtars have won by acclamation out of 293 positions in the district, including the mukhtars of the Baraniyeh neighborhood in Baalbek city. In Rachaiya district, the municipalities of Yanta, Mdoukha, Bakka, Ain Arab, Haouch, and Kfar Mechki also won unopposed. Mukhtars in towns including Salsata, Kfar Meshki, Mdoukha, Ain Hircha, Ain Arab, Rachaiya El Faouqa, Deir El Aachayer, Bakka, and Haouch were elected unopposed as well. In the Zahle district, the municipalities of Chehabiyeh Al-Faour, Deir El Ghazal, and Massa secured victories without contest. Twenty-three mukhtars were also elected unopposed. In Lebanon's Western Bekaa district, 106,010 registered voters were eligible to cast their ballots in the municipal and mukhtar elections. A total of 959 candidates entered the race, including 725 running for municipal councils and 174 vying for mukhtar positions. Additionally, 60 candidates are competing for positions within the elective bodies. The elections were spread across 31 municipalities and 36 localities for the mukhtar elections, with 344 polling stations evenly divided between male and female voters. Six municipalities secured victories by acclamation, with no contests held in Khiara, Sultan Yaacoub, Mansoura, Baaloul, Zellaya, and Qellaya. Similarly, mukhtar positions in several towns were won unopposed, including Baaloul, Tal Znoub, Bab Maraa, Zellaya, Qellaya, Meidoun, Loussia, and Machgharah El Tahta. As for elective bodies, uncontested wins were recorded in the localities of Sultan Yaacoub El Tahta, Mansoura, Joub Jannine, Kafraiya, and Ain Zebdeh.
LBCI
12-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Kataeb official Sassine Sassine urges Beirut voters to respect existing agreement among political factions
Sassine Sassine, adviser to the leader of the Kataeb Party, said that a significant shift has taken place in Lebanese public sentiment, noting that most citizens have come to realize that illegal weapons have failed to protect anyone. Commenting on the ongoing municipal and mukhtar elections, Sassine emphasized that the process is a constitutional duty and that the Lebanese state is doing everything possible to ensure the elections are successful. "The Kataeb Party is satisfied with the way things are progressing," he said. Regarding the Beirut elections, Sassine acknowledged the proposal made by General Ashraf Rifi concerning the two Beirut districts, describing it as a fair approach that aims to represent all sides. Nonetheless, he noted that such a discussion requires a "calm fire" — a Lebanese expression implying thoughtful and patient dialogue—to reach true consensus. He also urged Beirut voters to respect the existing agreement among the city's political and community factions. In Zahle, Sassine said the lack of an electoral alliance between the Kataeb and the Lebanese Forces was due to decisions made by local Lebanese Forces officials in the district. However, he clarified that the Kataeb maintains regular communication with the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) leadership nationwide. "It is through open dialogue with all parties that we can rebuild the country," he concluded.
