National Democratic Party (Morocco)
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The National Democratic Party is a political party
in Morocco
.
At the last legislative elections
, 27 September 2002, the party won 12 out of 325 seats. In the parliamentary election
, held on 7 September 2007, the party won together with the Al Ahd
14 out of 325 seats.
It decided to merge into the Authenticity and Modernity Party
in 2008, but then decided against this move later.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in Morocco
Morocco
Morocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara...
.
At the last legislative elections
Elections in Morocco
Elections in Morocco are held on a national level for the legislature. Parliament has two chambers. The Assembly of Representatives of Morocco has 325 members elected for a five year term, 295 elected in multi-seat constituencies and 30 in national lists consisting only of women...
, 27 September 2002, the party won 12 out of 325 seats. In the parliamentary election
Moroccan parliamentary election, 2007
Parliamentary elections were held in Morocco on 7 September 2007, the second of King Mohammed VI's reign. Voter turnout was estimated to be 37%, the lowest in Moroccan political history. There were 33 different parties and 13 independent candidates competing for 325 assembly seats...
, held on 7 September 2007, the party won together with the Al Ahd
Al Ahd
Al Ahd was a political party in Morocco.At the last legislative elections, 27 September 2002, the party won 5 out of 325 seats. In the parliamentary election, held on 7 September 2007, the party won together with the National Democratic Party 14 out of 325 seats.It merged into the Authenticity and...
14 out of 325 seats.
It decided to merge into the Authenticity and Modernity Party
Authenticity and Modernity Party
The Authenticity and Modernity Party is a Moroccan political party founded by former interior minister Fouad Ali El Himma on 10 August 2008. It is reportedly an attempt by King Mohammed VI's allies to create a strong political party to strengthen his power in Morocco.A number of political parties...
in 2008, but then decided against this move later.