Elections in Tunisia: 2014 Presidential Election

Nearly four years after the Arab Spring was sparked in Tunisia and much of the region, Tunisians head to the polls on November 23 to elect their next President. Following the success of last month’s parliamentary elections, this vote will be closely watched and marks a crucial step in Tunisia’s democratic transition, as citizens will directly elect their first President since the fall of ousted President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.

 

To help you understand this pivotal election, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) provides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Elections in Tunisia: 2014 Presidential Election. IFES FAQs include: