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The 'alternance': socialist Youssoufi becomes Prime Minister
From the politics desk — 14 November 1997
On 14 November 1997 Abderrahmane Youssoufi's USFP came first with 57 seats. In February 1998 Hassan II appointed him premier: the first 'alternance'.
- Date
- 14 November 1997
- Chamber
- 325 seats
- Turnout
- 58.3%
- Registered
- 12,790,631
- Reign
- Hassan II
- Prime minister
- Abderrahmane Youssoufi (USFP)
The fragmented vote (no party near the 163-seat majority; 14.56% invalid ballots) led the Koutla (USFP, Istiqlal, PPS) to ally with the RNI to govern. The 1996 constitution had restored bicameralism; the new Chamber of Councillors was elected indirectly in December 1997.
Turnout through time
- 196371.8%
- 197085.3%
- 197782.4%
- 198467.4%
- 199362.8%
- 199758.3%
- 200251.6%
- 200737.0%
- 201145.4%
- 201642.3%
- 202150.2%
- 202638.1%
- This election
The results
Absolute majority (163 seats)
| Party | Share | seats |
|---|---|---|
| Union socialiste des forces populaires1st | 13.9% | 57 |
| Union constitutionnelle | 10.2% | 50 |
| Rassemblement national des indépendants | 11.1% | 46 |
| Mouvement populaire | 10.4% | 40 |
| Parti de l'Istiqlal | 13.2% | 32 |
| Mouvement démocratique et social | 9.5% | 32 |
| Mouvement national populaire | 6.8% | 19 |
| Parti national démocrate | 4.2% | 10 |
| Parti du progrès et du socialisme | 4.3% | 9 |
| Front des forces démocratiques | 3.8% | 9 |
| Other parties | — | 21 |