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The following are the official and final results for the Jordanian Parliamentary Elections held on Tuesday, November 20. [1]
Ajlun Governorate ( 2 Districts, 4 Seats)
First District: Al-Qasabah.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Najeh Mohammad Al-Momani | Muslim | |
| Mohammad Ta'mah Al-Qudah | IAF | Muslim |
| Reda Haddad | Christian |
Second District: Kufranjeh.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ayman Al-Shwayyat | Muslim |
Amman Governorate ( 7 Districts, 23 Seats excluding Center Bedouins Seats)
Amman Governorate, officially known as Muhafazat al-Asima, is one of the governorates in Jordan. The governorate's capital is the city of Amman, which is also the country's capital. The administrative center of the governorate as well as all government offices and parliament are located in the Abdali district.
First District: Basman, Marka, and Tariq.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Khalil Hussain Atyyeh | Muslim | |
| Ja'afar Marwan Al-Abdallat | Muslim | |
| Hassan Mahmoud Safi | Muslim | |
| Azzam Al-Hunaidy | IAF | Muslim |
Second District: Al-Yarmook, Al-Naser, Ras Al-Ain, and Badr.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hamzah Mansour | IAF | Muslim |
| Mohammad Selmi Al-Kouz | Muslim | |
| Mohammad Hussain Al-Kouz | Muslim | |
| Yousef Ahmad Al-Qarnah | Muslim |
Third District: Al-Madina, Zahran, and Al-Abdali.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mamdooh Al-Abbadi | Muslim | |
| Ahmad Al-Safadi | Muslim | |
| Abdul Raheem Al-Beqa'i | Muslim | |
| Yousif Al-Bustanji | Muslim | |
| Tariq Khouri | Christian |
Fourth District: Al-Quaismeh, Al-Jwaida, Abu Alanda, Khraibt Al-Sooq, Jawa, Al-yadoodah, Um Qsair, Al-Muqablain, Sahab, Al-Jeezah, and Al-Muaqqar.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Khalaf Al-Rakkad | Muslim | |
| Hamad Abu Zaid | Muslim | |
| Nedal Barjas Al-Hadeed | Muslim |
Fifth District: Shafa Badran, Abu Nsair, Al-Jubaiha, Swaileh, Tlaa' Al-Ali, Um Al-Summaq, and Khalda.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Abu Hdaib | Muslim | |
| Ahmad Yousif Al-Odwan | Muslim | |
| Sameeh Bino | Muslim/ Circassian |
Sixth District: Badr Al-Jadeeda, West Umm Uthaina, Al-Diar, Al-Swaifyah, and Wadi Al-Seer.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nassar Al-Qaisi | Muslim | |
| Lutfi Al-Deerani | Muslim | |
| Muneer Sobr | Muslim/ Circassian |
Seventh District: Na'our.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Adnan Khalaf Al-Ajarmih | Muslim |
Aqaba Governorate ( 1 Districts, 2 Seats excluding South Bedouins Seats)
Aqaba is one of the governorates of Jordan, located south of Amman, capital of Jordan. Its capital is Aqaba. It is the fourth largest governorate in Jordan by area and is ranked 10th by population.
Governorate of Aqaba District
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ziad Al-Shwaikh | Muslim | |
| Mohammad Al-Badri | Muslim |
Balqa Governorate ( 4 Districts, 10 Seats)
First District: Al-Qasaba, Mahis, and Fuhais.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mahmoud Kharabsheh | Muslim | |
| Yasin Al-Zoubi | Muslim | |
| Bassam Al-Manaseer | Muslim | |
| Mubarak Abu Yamin | Muslim | |
| Sulaiman Ghnaimat | Muslim | |
| Hazim Al-Nasir | Christian | |
| Fakhri Iskandar Al-Dawood | Christian |
Second District: Southern Shooneh.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mahmoud Suod Al-Odwan | Muslim |
Third District: Deir Alla.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Khalid al-Sattari | Muslim |
Fourth District: 'Ain al-Basha.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Khalil Aqel | IAF | Muslim |
Irbid Governorate ( 9 Districts, 16 Seats)
First District: al-Qasabah.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Rasmi al-Mallah | Muslim | |
| Qasim Bani Hani | Muslim | |
| Abdullah Gharaybeh | Muslim | |
| Mohammed al-Zanati | Muslim |
Second District: Bani Obayd .
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abdul Raouf al-Rawabdeh | Muslim | |
| Husni Fandi al-Shayyab | Muslim | |
| Raji Haddad | Christian |
Third District: Northern Mazar.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| ِAser Al-Shurman | Muslim |
Fourth District: Ar Ramtha.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmad al-Bashabshah | Muslim | |
| Hashim al-Shboul | Muslim |
Fifth District: Bni Kanana
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Salah al-Zubi | Muslim | |
| Yahia Khalid Obaidat | Muslim |
Sixth District: Kora.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Yasin Abdul Na'eem Bani Yasin | Muslim |
Seventh District: Northern Aghwar.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Khalid al-Meesh | Muslim |
Eighth District: Tayybeh
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sharaf al-Hayajnah | Muslim |
Ninth District: Wastiyyeh
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mahmoud Al-Mhaidat | Muslim |
Jerash Governorate ( 1 District, 4 Seats)
Governorate of Jerash District
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Khalid Zraiqat | Muslim | |
| Mefleh al-Rhaimi | Muslim | |
| Ahmad Mustafa al-'Utoum | Muslim | |
| Sulaiman Salamah al-Sa'ad | IAF | Muslim |
Kerak Governorate ( 6 Districts, 10 Seats)
First District Al Qasabah.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abdul Hameed Thunaybat | IAF | Muslim |
| Abdul Fattah al-Ma'aytah | Muslim | |
| Abdullah Ghanem Zureqat | Christian |
Second District: al-Qaser
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abdul Hadi al-Majali | Muslim | |
| Michael Hijazeen | Christian |
Third District: Southern Mazar.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Aatif al-Tarawneh | Muslim | |
| Yousef al-Sarayreh | Muslim |
Fourth District: Southern Aghwar.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jameel Salamah Al-E'shoosh | Muslim |
Fifth District: 'Ayy.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ali Al-Dla'een | Muslim |
Sixth District Faqqu.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nasr Al-Hamaydeh | Muslim |
Ma'an Governorate ( 3 Districts, 4 Seats excluding South Bedouins Seats)
Ma'an is one of the governorates of Jordan, it is located south of Amman, Jordan's capital. Its capital is the city of Ma'an. This governorate is the largest in the kingdom of Jordan by area.
First District: al-Qasabah.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tawfiq Mahmoud Kraishan | Muslim | |
| Adel Ebraheem Meshri | Muslim |
Second District: al-Shawbak.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wasfi Ali Al-Rawashdeh | Muslim |
Third District: Petra
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hani Al-Nawafleh | Muslim |
Madaba Governorate ( 2 Districts, 4 Seats)
First District: al-Qasabeh
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Yousef Abu-Slaih | Muslim | |
| Mohammed Abu Alhaih | Muslim | |
| Riadh Al-Yacoub | Christian |
Second District: Dhiban.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Falak al-Jam'ani | only female PM to be directly elected outside women-quota | Muslim |
Mafraq Governorate ( 1 District, 4 Seats excluding North Bedouins Seats)
Mafraq is one of the governorates of Jordan, located to the north-east of Amman, capital of Jordan. It has a population of 287,300 making up 4.5% of Jordan's population. Its capital is Mafraq, which is known for its military bases.
First District
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abdul Kareem Al-Dughmi | Muslim | |
| Tyseer Shdaifat | Muslim | |
| Ibrahim Al-Husban | Muslim | |
| Meflih Al-Khaza'lah | Muslim |
Tafilah Governorate ( 2 Districts, 4 Seats)
First District: al-Qasabah.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Sulaiman Al-E'taiwai | Muslim | |
| Abdul Rahman Al-Hanaqtah | Muslim | |
| Mohammed Abdul Raheem Awaad | Muslim |
Second District: Bisairah.
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammed al-Saudi | Muslim |
Zarqa Governorate ( 4 Districts, 10 Seats)
First District
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Daifalla Al-'Omoosh | Muslim | |
| Fawaz Hamdallah | Muslim | |
| Mirza Qasim Bolad | Muslim/ Circassian | |
| Bassam Haddadeen | Christian |
Second District
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Musa Barakat Al-Zawahreh | Muslim | |
| Musa Rasheed Al-Khalayleh | Muslim | |
| Farhan Noman Al-Ghwairi | Muslim |
Third District
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nawaf Al-Zyood | Muslim |
Fourth District
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Marzouq Al-Da'ajah | Muslim | |
| Mohammed Al-Hajj | Muslim |
North Bedouin Tribes Closed District ( 3 Seats)
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Habis Rakan Al-Shabeeb | Muslim | |
| Sa'ad Hayel Al-Sroor | Muslim | |
| Sowan Talab Al-Shurufat | Muslim |
Center Bedouin Tribes Closed District ( 3 Seats)
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Salih Radi Al-Jbour | Muslim | |
| Mejhim Al-Khraisha | Muslim | |
| Mohammed Kannoush Al-Shraa'a | Muslim |
South Bedouin Tribes Closed District ( 3 Seats)
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| Awwad Al-Zawaydah | Muslim | |
| Sanad Al-Naimat | Muslim | |
| Abdallah Al-Jazi | Muslim |
Woman Minimum Quota ( National District, 6 Seats) [2]
| Representative | Affiliation/ Party | Seat Status | Governorate/ District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensaf Al-Khawaldeh | Woman | Tafila, 2nd District | |
| Hamdiah Al-Qweider | Woman | Kerak, 6th District | |
| Reem Abdul Razzaq | Woman | Zarqa, 3rd District | |
| Tharwat Al-Amro | Woman | Kerak, 2nd District | |
| Nariman Al-Rousan | Woman | Irbid, 5th District | |
| Amnih Al-Gharagheer | Woman | Balqa, 3rd District |
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