A Jordanian woman arrives at a polling station in Amman, on Sept. 10, 2024. (Credit: Khalil Mazraawi/AFP)
It was undoubtedly anticipated that the Islamic Action Front (IAF) would make significant progress in Tuesday’s parliamentary elections in Jordan. However, many were taken aback by its size. According to preliminary results the Independent Election Commission released on Sept. 11, the IAF — the political wing of the Hamas-affiliated Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan — tripled its representation in Parliament. It won 31 seats out of 138, up from 10 out of 130 in the previous legislative election in 2020.These elections are the first since a law increasing the number of seats by eight and giving more representation to political parties and women was adopted in 2022. While tribal representatives and figures loyal to the monarchy continue to dominate the new Parliament, the IAF — the main opposition party — got its highest score since 1989 when...
It was undoubtedly anticipated that the Islamic Action Front (IAF) would make significant progress in Tuesday’s parliamentary elections in Jordan. However, many were taken aback by its size. According to preliminary results the Independent Election Commission released on Sept. 11, the IAF — the political wing of the Hamas-affiliated Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan — tripled its representation in Parliament. It won 31 seats out of 138, up from 10 out of 130 in the previous legislative election in 2020.These elections are the first since a law increasing the number of seats by eight and giving more representation to political parties and women was adopted in 2022. While tribal representatives and figures loyal to the monarchy continue to dominate the new Parliament, the IAF — the main opposition party — got its highest score since...