Electoral law amendments announced
The article pertains to a draft amendment of Jordan's Independent Election Commission Law for 2026, which includes substantive changes to the management of the electoral process. The modifications grant the Board of Commissioners the authority to cancel or postpone voting at specific centers based on circumstances that may impact the conduct and integrity of the elections. They also specify the election dates for municipal and parliamentary elections and introduce clear regulatory frameworks for digital election campaigning. Additionally, the rules governing the candidacy of Commission employees are amended to relax the absolute ban, allowing them to run under certain conditions, such as requesting unpaid leave and avoiding the misuse of their official positions, with election winners being considered as resigned from their jobs. The amendments also expand the Board of Commissioners' responsibilities concerning political parties, including oversight and organization, as well as improving tools for managing crises, election results, and appeals. These changes aim to strengthen the management of elections and broaden the Commission's powers without altering the number of seats or the division of electoral districts.
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