Palestinian election board approves candidate lists for May vote
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Palestinian electoral commission announces approval of 36 candidate lists for May 22 legislative polls.
Palestinian election officials have announced that 36 candidate lists have been approved to run in legislative elections set for next month, the first Palestinian polls in 15 years. The vote, which precedes a presidential election called for July 31, is part of an effort by the dominant Palestinian movements – Fatah and Hamas – to boost international support for Palestinian governance. Groups had until Wednesday to submit their lists of candidates to contest the May 22 legislative polls.More Related News