Nador 2026 elections: New faces reshuffle the cards

Ahead of the September 23, 2026 legislative elections, Nador constituency is undergoing a clear reshaping of the candidate map compared to 2021.
Several figures have left their former parties, while others have chosen to run again.
Competition centers on Halim Foutat (RNI), Mohamed Mouni (PAM), Mohamed Aberkan (USFP), and Mahammadi Touhtouh, who moved to Istiqlal.
In 2021, Touhtouh topped results under the RNI label, but the party did not renew his nomination and chose Foutat, while PAM replaced Rafik Majit with Mouni.
This shift raises the question of whether the electorate follows the candidate or remains loyal to the party.
Foutat relies on his position as president of Beni Ensar commune, while Touhtouh seeks to retain his past votes.
Mouni must preserve PAM's seat, especially with Majit's possible candidacy under another banner.
Aberkan benefits from continuity after USFP renewed its confidence.
Mohamed Boudou (MP) emerges as a potential surprise.
The most likely scenario sees Foutat, Mouni, and Aberkan winning, with the fourth seat contested between Istiqlal's candidate and Touhtouh.