Egyptian elections

Sisi declared winner of Egypt's presidential election

Egypt's President wins a new six-year term with 89.6 percent of the vote.

Egypt's Al-Sisi confirms he will seek reelection

Egypt will hold a presidential election in December, with a runoff in January if no candidate secures more than 50% of the vote.

Egypt to hold presidential election in December

Egypt to hold presidential election over three days in December, but Sisi is highly likely to remain in power until 2030.

Egyptians vote in first stage of parliamentary election

The election is likely to produce a lower chamber packed with supporters of President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi.

Initial results show Sisi wins second term

Egyptian President re-elected for second term with 92 percent of the vote, according to preliminary results.

ISIS urges attacks during Egypt elections

Video purportedly by ISIS affiliate in Egypt calls for attacks during next month’s presidential elections.

Egypt: Head of centrist party to challenge Sisi

Head of Egypt's El-Ghad party, Mousa Mostafa Mousa, to run for presidency in March election.

Another Egyptian presidential candidate drops out

Lawyer Khaled Ali, seen as the last real challenger to Sisi, quits the race to be president.

Egypt's former chief of staff arrested, drops presidential bid

Lieutenant General Sami Anan detained and accused of breaking the law by running for office.

Egypt's former chief of staff to run for president

General Sami Anan, ousted by Islamist President Morsi in 2012, will challenge Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi for the presidency.

Egypt's Sisi to run for second term

Egyptian President announces his intention to run for a second term in office. Elections will be held in March.

Egypt announces dates of presidential election

Egyptians will head to the polls on March 26-28 in the first round of presidential election. Sisi expected to win.

Egypt's former PM won't run for president

A month after declaring he will run for the presidency, Ahmed Shafiq backs down, says he's "not the best person" for the job.

12 million urge Sisi to run again

Supporters of Egyptian president say they have collected more than 12 million signatures from people urging him to run for another term.

Egypt Sets Date for Parliamentary Election

Egypt announces it will hold its parliamentary election starting on October 18-19, as path to democracy continues.

Sisi Sworn in as President As Doubts over Democracy Continue

Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi becomes the next Egyptian president, citing 'people's revolution.' But was the election fair?

Egypt: Official Results Confirm Sisi's Victory

Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi officially declared Egypt’s new president as final results show him winning more than 96 percent of the vote.

Egypt Rejects Appeal Over Election Results

Egypt's elections committee rejects defeated candidate Hamdeen Sabahi's appeal against voting results that gave Sisi a victory.

Egypt's Sisi Wins Presidency with Overwhelming Majority

Partial results indicate that Egypt’s former army chief has captured at least 85% of the votes, and maybe even more.

Egypt's Election Extended Due to Low Turnout

Polling in Egypt's presidential election extended for a third day.

Egypt Declares Holiday to Encourage Voting

Egypt announces that Tuesday, the second day of the country’s presidential elections, will be an official holiday.

Sisi Urges Egyptians to Vote in Large Numbers

Egypt's presidential vote, which Sisi is expected to clinch easily, to be held Monday and Tuesday.

Egypt: Bomb Hits Election Rally in Cairo

Three people hurt by a bomb at a Cairo election rally for presidential frontrunner Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Sisi: I Survived Two Assassination Attempts

Egypt's leading presidential candidate reveals there were two attempts to kill him, stresses he is not afraid.

Sisi Calls for Big Turnout in Presidential Election

Former Egyptian army chief wants "unprecedented numbers" in upcoming vote.

Egyptian Spokesmen: Put Treaty With Israel to a Referendum

Spokesmen for the two Egyptian presidential candidates have advocated for putting the peace treaty with Israel to a vote in a referendum.

Did Mubarak Support Sisi for Egypt's President?

Egyptian website claims former president Mubarak supported Abdel Fattah al-Sisi for president. Mubarak's lawyer: Not true.

Egypt Announces Date of Presidential Elections

The first round of voting in the Egyptian presidential election will be May 26 and 27, announces election commission.

Sisi's Replacement in Egypt Sworn In

General Sedki Sobhi appointed Egypt's armed forces chief and defense minister, a day after Abdel Fattah el-Sisi resigned.

Putin Backs Sisi's Presidential Bid

Russian President endorses Egyptian army chief's presidential bid, sparking outrage from the United States.

Popular Egyptian Activist to Run for President

Hamdeen Sabbahi, who came in third in the 2012 elections, announces he will run again.

Egypt's Army: Sisi Was 'Misinterpreted'

Egypt's army says a Kuwaiti newspaper "misinterpreted" comments by Abdel Fattah al-Sisi that he will run for the presidency.

Report: Egypt's Sisi Confirms Presidential Bid

Egyptian army chief reportedly confirms to Kuwaiti newspaper that he will run for president.

Egypt's Army Backs Sisi for Presidency

Egypt's top military body backs Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to run for the presidency. He is expected to resign as army chief within days.

Egypt Announces Early Presidential Elections

Egypt announces early presidential elections which many speculate will be won by military chief General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Egypt's Interim PM Backs Sisi for President

Sisi "is a candidate who we can count on," says Egypt’s interim Prime Minister Hazem el-Beblawi.

Report: Sisi Preparing Electoral Agenda

Egypt’s army chief is reportedly preparing the electoral agenda he will present when announcing his candidacy for the presidency.

Egypt's Sisi: I'll Run if the People Demand It

Egypt's popular army chief says he would run for president if the people demand it and the military supports him.

Mubarak's Last PM: I'll Run if Sisi Doesn't

Former Egyptian President's last prime minister, Ahmed Shafiq, says he'll run for president if the army chief does not.

Report: Egypt's Sisi to Run for President

Egypt's defense minister expected to step down to pave the way for his nomination in the upcoming presidential elections, says local media.

Egypt's Interim President Promises Elections Within 7 Months

Egypt's interim president, Adly Mansour, says the government is committed to holding elections within seven months.

Egypt to Hold Presidential Elections in the Summer

Egypt will hold parliamentary elections in February or March, with presidential polls in early summer, says Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy.

Egypt's Executioner Loves Allah and Killing People

Egypt's Interim President Sets Timetable for Elections

Egypt's constitution will be amended within five months, and parliamentary elections will be held two months after that.

Egypt's Morsi Appeals Cancellation of Elections

A legal body representing Morsi filed an appeal against a ruling cancelling Egypt’s parliamentary polls.

Egyptian Court Orders Cancellation of Parliamentary Elections

Egypt's administrative court orders the cancellation of controversial parliamentary elections scheduled for April 22.

Egypt's Opposition Announces Boycott of Elections

Egypt's main opposition bloc says it will boycott upcoming elections because their transparency cannot be guaranteed.

Morsi Announces Dates for Parliamentary Elections

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi calls parliamentary elections starting April 27.

Hamas Hopes Morsi Win will Lead to International Recognition

Hamas official: Morsi's victory could enable Hamas to secure international recognition. We still won't recognize Israel, however.

Former Consul: Morsi Will Deal with Internal Problems First

Former Israeli consul in Egypt believes Morsi will have to deal with Egypt’s internal problems before he re-examines the peace treaty.

Egypt Chooses Muslim Brotherhood's Mursi as President

Egypt has chosen the Muslim Brotherhood to lead the country after former President Hosni Mubarak.

Tension Rises as Cairo Awaits Presidential Announcement

Tension is rising as Egyptians await the Electoral Commission announcement revealing the identity of the country's next president.

Muslim Brotherhood Expects its Win to be Respected

The Muslim Brotherhood says it expects its presidential election win to be respected as its supporters pack Cairo's Tahrir.

Report: Shafiq to be Declared Egypt's President

Egypt's electoral body will announce that Ahmed Shafiq is the new president on Sunday, local government sources say.

Shafiq Reclaims Victory, Attacks Brotherhood

Ahmed Shafiq repeats his claim of victory in presidential runoff, accuses the Muslim Brotherhood of "playing games."

In Egypt, Final Electoral Results Not Due 'Till Weekend'

Egypt's electoral commission won't announce the results of the country's presidential run-off till at least the weekend, and maybe later.

Egypt Delays Announcement of Presidential Results

Egypt's election commission delays the announcement of presidential results, looks into appeals over vote counting.

Dennis Ross: Muslim Brotherhood Must 'Play by Rules'

Dennis Ross says he believes the Muslim Brotherhood will win Egypt's presidential election and Israel and the US must prepare themselves.

Mubarak on Life Support As Egypt Waits for His Replacement

Deposed President Hosni Mubarak remains on life support as Egypt's electoral commission prepares to announce his successor Thursday.

Egypt: Brotherhood Claims Victory in Presidential Election

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood claims its candidate, Mohammed Morsi, won the presidential runoff with 51.8% of the votes.