2nd, last phase of Egyptian elections kicks off Tuesday

CAIRO, Dec 1 (KUNA) -- Polling centers opened to receive voters for the second run-off of the second and last phase of Egypt's parliamentary elections on Tuesday.
The vote casting process is scheduled for two days in 13 governorates including Cairo, Qalyubia, Daqahlia, Menoufia, Gharbia, Kafr El-Sheikh, Sharqia, Damietta, Port Said, Ismailia, Suez, North Sinai and South Sinai.
Ballots will be cast in 99 constituencies on basis of individuals' system. Up to 426 nominees are contending for 213 seats. Nine candidates won in the first phase of the second round in the individuals' system. "For the love of Egypt" list won 60 seats, with turnout estimated at 29.83 percent of the electorate, in and outside the country.
In the two-round first phase, 213 nominees won in the individuals' regime (108 affiliated to political parties and 105 independent figures), in addition to 60 who are members in the "for the Love of Egypt" list. Voter turn-up was estimated 26.69 percent.
Balloting is due in four constituencies, where election was scrapped according to a judicial resolution in the first phase -- namely in Al-Behaira, Alexandria, Bani Sweif, on December 5th and 6th, abroad, and the 6th and seventh of the same month locally.
Moreover, further runoff balloting is due on December 14-15 abroad, 15-16 of the same month internally, where number of the elected legislators will be complete. A number of others will be named by the president, according to the Egyptian Constitution.
Egypt is divided into 205 constituencies for the individuals and lists categories. The individual system is provided with 448 seats and 120 others for the lists.
With the elections coming to an end, Egypt will complete its steps towards a new road map and a transitional stage in the light of the January 25th revolution in the country. The stage will involve separating the legislative, judicial and executive authorities from one another.(end) rg.ag