Solidarity with Egypt's Movement for Democratic Freedom

Here's a brief overview on where the country stands electorally after two rounds: Freedom and Justice (FJP): 144 seats (48.32% of seats) Al-Nour: 71 Seats (23.83%) Egyptian Bloc: 23 Seats (7.72%) Al-Wafd: 22 Seats (7.38%) There are several other parties that have won a few seats each, but FJP...See More

The second round of voting finished up today, fortunately with very few episodes of violence or electoral violations. Results will be posted soon. In the meantime, enjoy this photo essay about the electoral race in Mansoura, a Delta city far away from the congested areas of Cairo and Alexandria. ...See More

The electoral system is fairly complicated, but fortunately Jadaliyyah has posted an excellent article that helps to elucidate the process. Of special note is the fact that voting is occurring over three stages: 28 Nov, 14 Dec, and 3 Jan. Round two will finish tomorrow. http://www.jadaliyya.com/p...See More

Hello, all. While there haven't been many bulletins posted recently, expect that to change! Elections for Egypt's first post-revolution parliament are in full swing, and it's important that people continue to show support for the country's democratic transition. Over the next couple weeks, be on the l...See More