Understanding Lebanon’s Parliament

  • Taif Agreement

    In 1989, the Taif Agreement was agreed as a basis for ending the Civil War. It was an attempt to restore political normalcy to Lebanon, and provided a framework for how Lebanon’s parliament would operate moving forward.

  • 128 Seats

    Since the Taif Agreement, parliament is comprised of 128 seats. The seats are split 50:50, Muslim:Christian, and they are spread across the different Lebanese governorates.

  • Governorates

    There are eight governorates in Lebanon: North, South, Mount Lebanon, Beirut, Bekaa, Akkar, Baalbek-Hermel, and Nabatieh. Each of these eight governorates are then further divided into electoral districts.

  • Electoral Districts

    There are 15 electoral districts in Lebanon. To explore the electoral districts, and how your vote can influence each area, use our interactive map.

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When you vote in your electoral district, you contribute to filling parliament’s 128 seats.

The winning candidates — hopefully ones that you selected — contribute to running parliament in numerous ways.

This is why your vote matters for the future of Lebanon.

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Aside from the official duties above, members of parliament are also responsible for writing laws, and influencing how Lebanon is run, as shown below.

Parliament (and your candidates) has the power to:

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    Create an independent judicial system, and develop a fair electoral law.

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    Fight corruption, lift banking secrecy, and recover stolen funds.

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    End the sectarian political and quota system.

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    Allow women to pass on Lebanese citizenship to their descendants.

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    Lift diplomatic immunity from politicians.

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    Make constitutional amendments.

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    Bring ministers in for questioning, and hold them accountable.

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    Remove the vote of confidence for a sitting government, and dissolve it.

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