Egypt: Nation Votes for President Tomorrow

Egyptians will vote on Wednesday, May 23, in what is considered the country’s first real presidential election.

Local polls will proceed until Thursday, with a runoff round in mid-June if necessary.

The 13 candidates contesting for the first round are:

Abul Ezz Al-Hariri (Pyramid)

Ahmed Shafiq (Ladder)

Hamdeen Sabahi (Eagle)

Hossam Khairallah (Camera)

Khaled Ali (Tree)

Abdullah Alashaal (Axe)

Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh (Horse)

Amr Moussa (Sun)

Mohamed Selim Al-Awa (Umbrella)

Mohamed Fawzi Eissa (Camera)

Mohamed Mursi (Scale)

Mahmoud Hossam (Star)

Hisham Bastawisi (Watch)

Platforms of presidential candidates

Presidential candidates on important issues

Where are you voting?

Polling stations will open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, May 23 – 24. All voters must have their identification cards to be able to vote.

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