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The first phase of municipal elections concluded on Sunday evening with the closure of polling stations in Mount Lebanon at 7:00 PM. Voter turnout stood at 45.08%, slightly below the 47.4% recorded in 2016. As ballot counting got underway, early results began revealing key trends across several districts.

On Monday morning, Mount Lebanon Governor Mohammad Mekkaoui delivered the official results from the six districts (cazas) to the Ministry of Interior. Of the 333 municipal councils up for election, 68 were elected uncontested.

Minister of Interior Ahmad al-Hajjar held a press conference on Monday, expressing gratitude to all parties involved in the electoral process. “A tremendous effort was made by all sides to ensure the success of the elections,” he said. Hajjar noted that vote counting was still ongoing and that he had personally overseen the reception of results from local commissions.

A new computer system has been deployed to verify election data ahead of the official publication on the Ministry of Interior’s website. The minister also announced a full assessment of the electoral process would be conducted on Monday afternoon to identify and address any logistical shortcomings ahead of the next voting rounds.

Preliminary Results by District:

Jbeil

In Amchit, the “Hope” list, backed by former President Michel Sleiman, defeated a joint Lebanese Forces (LF)–Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) coalition.

In Qartaba, the “Qartaba Merit” list led by Fadi Martinos, head of the Union of Jbeil Municipalities, secured victory.

In Jbeil city, the LF-backed “Jbeil More Beautiful” list won all 18 council seats, edging out the FPM.

Keserwan

In Jounieh, the “Renaissance of Jounieh” list led by Faysal Frem, supported by multiple political and independent figures, swept all seats.

Victories were also reported for local lists in Hrajel (led by Khalil Khalil) and Aramoun (led by Sakher Azar and supported by the LF).

Metn

In Bikfaya, the Kataeb Party retained its stronghold with a win for Nicole Gemayel’s list.

In Dbayeh, Nabih Tohme's list, supported by the Kataeb and LF, claimed victory.

In Jdeide-Bauchrieh-Sad, a coalition-backed list led by Auguste Bakhos prevailed over that of Jean Abou Jaoude.

Dekouaneh saw a win for Antoun Shakhtoura’s list.

In Zalka and Bteghrine, lists backed by former minister Elias Murr secured wins.

In Mansourieh, the FPM-supported list emerged victorious.

Baabda

In Haret Hreik, the “Gathering of Families” list, backed by MP Alain Aoun, defeated FPM-aligned rivals.

In Hazmieh, the “Dialogue and Decision” list, led by Jean Asmar and backed by the Kataeb and LF, secured victory.

Hamana’s “Together for Hamana” list, led by Amin Lebbous and Marie-Dominique Farhat, won with just one reported breach.

In Hadath, the FPM-backed slate led by incumbent Georges Aoun won all 18 seats, defeating the LF.

Aley

In Souk El-Gharb, the FPM-backed list claimed victory.

In Choueifat, the “Choueifat Touwakeb” list, led by Nidal Jurdi and supported by MP Talal Arslan, former PSP leader Walid Joumblatt and local families, secured a decisive win over a rival list backed by MP Mark Daou and the Kulluna Irada civil coalition, with a margin nearing 500 votes.

Shouf

In Barouk, Fadi Mahmoud’s “Our Village Deserves” list defeated the opposing slate led by Cesar Mahmoud and backed by the PSP.

In Beiteddine, the “Beiteddine Unites Us” list, led by Abdo Karam, won all municipal seats.

In Deir el-Qamar, a coalition list supported by the National Liberal Party and the FPM, led by Naji Germanos, emerged victorious.

In Joun, a list backed by the Amal Movement and Hezbollah defeated a coalition of the LF, FPM and independents.