Islamic Action Front wins 'Christian seat' in Amman 2nd District

Independent Election Commission has announced the preliminary results for the local lists in Amman’s Second District during the 20th parliamentary elections.

The Islamic Action Front (IAF) emerged victorious, securing the Christian seat in the district. Jihad Al-Madnat, the party’s Christian candidate, won the seat with a total of 23,726 votes.

This victory adds to the IAF's success in other districts across the country. In the broader preliminary results for the general list, the IAF list garnered a total of 414,141 votes nationwide, making it one of the leading parties in the elections.

Significant portions of their votes came from Amman’s First District (45,047 votes), Zarqa (44,953), and other key areas such as Irbid’s Second District and Balqa.

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The results are still preliminary, and the final confirmation is expected to be released soon. The election saw a strong competition between various political parties, with the IAF, National Islamic List, Charter Party, and others competing for seats in districts across Jordan.

As Jordan heads towards forming its next parliament, the electoral results reflect a diverse political landscape, with key parties winning significant votes in various parts of the country.

Background on the 2024 Parliamentary Elections

The 2024 elections have seen the Islamic Action Front dominate the vote count in many regions. Their total vote count reached 414,141, with strong showings in areas like Amman’s First District and Zarqa. Other major contenders included the National Islamic List, which secured 78,639 votes, and the Charter Party, which received 79,215 votes.

The final official results are yet to be confirmed, but preliminary numbers indicate the continuing influence of established parties like the IAF in Jordan’s political scene.