1st Northern
Kaltham al-Haiki was the most vigorous candidate throughout the 2018 local contest, coming a well-deserved first-place in round one, while defeating Habib Shabib in round two.
Areas covered: Hilla, Meqsha, Karranah, Janusan, Barbar, Diraz
Number of candidates: 7
Voter demographic
This district – which has lost some of its territory to the Capital Governorate – has been right at the centre of the post-2011 unrest. So unsurprisingly, in 2014 the boycott was very strong here, with only around 8% of people voting. Many candidate billboards were attacked and burnt. There was a somewhat more visible competition in 2018.
2022 candidates
Yasser Ali Abdulaziz Ahmed Naseef
Mohammed Adel Mohammed Saeed al-Mousawi
Mehdi Abdulaziz Ahmed Nasser al-Shuwaikh
Monir Abduljalil Ahmed Shehab
Hussein Hassan Khamis Madan Hammadi
Kaltham Abdalkarim Jassim Mohammed Nayim al-Haiki
Mohammed Abdulwahab Ali Rabea
Other information
Housing blocks: 444, 450, 454, 456, 458, 460, 502, 504, 506, 508, 514, 518, 520, 522, 524, 526, 528, 530, 536
2014 registered voters: 10,749 2014 percentage 1st round voter turnout: 8.1%
2018 second round results: Kaltham al-Haiki (838) vs. Habib Shabib (588)
2018 first round result: Kaltham al-Haiki (721) vs. Habib Shabib (480). Vote tally for other candidates: Mohammed Rabea – 363; Ibtisam al-Asfour – 301
1st Northern 2014 first round vote: Ali al-Dirazi (MP) – 189 (26.8%); Fatimah al-Asfour – 183 (26.0%); Hussain Habib – 164 (23.3%); Yassir Nassif – 68 (9.7%); Mohammed Rabea – 47; Jaffar al-Asfour – 33; Mohammed Shehab – 21. Second round vote: Fatimah al-Asfour – 276 (51.1%); Ali al-Dirazi (MP) – 264 (48.9%)
2nd Northern
In a contest of only three candidates with a low turnout, municipal councillor Fatima Abbas in 2018 sailed straight into Parliament with an outright majority of votes.
Areas covered: Markh, Bani Jamra, Diraz
Number of candidates: 7
Voter demographic
Diraz is the home of Ayatollah Isa Qassim, spiritual leader of the disbanded Al-Wefaq Islamic Society, who in 2014 was leading the call for a boycott of the parliamentary elections. Thus, it wasn’t surprising that the 2014 vote turnout was only around 8%. Ayatollah Qassim continues to call on a boycott of the 2022 elections.
In these tense circumstances the 2014 candidates themselves came under pressure: Mahmoud al-Jamri withdrew his candidacy and Hussain al-Hamar’s car was set alight by militants. Jalal Kadhim was the only figure visibly pursuing his candidacy, with coverage in the media, online activity and posters advocating his candidacy, some of which were vandalized. He was also the only one known to have opened a campaign headquarters to receive members of the public. The 2018 elections also saw a weak turnout.
2022 candidates
Thuraya Yousef Abdullah al-Ansari
Ali Saeed Mohsin al-Dirazi
Jalal Kadhim Hassan Kadhim
Mohammed Abdullah Habib Ismael
Hussein Ali Hussein Abdullah Hussein Hamada
Majid Abbas Ahmed Shuhaib
Fatima Abbas Qassim Mohammed
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Housing blocks: 531, 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 580, 582, 583, 584, 586, 588, 590
2014 registered voters: 6,970 2014 percentage 1st round voter turnout: 8.0%;
2018 winner Fatima Abbas al-Qatari (municipal councillor – 524). Vote tally for other candidates: Mohammed Shehab – 440; Fadhil al-Dirazi – 61
2nd Northern 2014 first round vote: Jalal al-Mahfoudh – 183 (41.0%); Hussain al-Hamar – 170 (38.1%); Fadhil al-Dirazi – 93 (20.9%). 2014 vote decided in 1st round.
3rd Northern
Hamad al-Dossary in 2014 vanquished former MP Hassan al-Dossary. In 2018 two new Dossarys – Abdullah and Hafidh – faced off in the second round, Abdullah won with 2409 votes
Areas covered: Northern strip of west coast; Budaiya, Jasra, Hamala, Um Sabiyan, Um Nassan, Jiddah
Number of candidates: 9
Voter demographic
This area encompasses many of the Sunni/loyalist localities along the north of Bahrain’s west coast, like Budaiya, Hamala and Jasra. Despite being one of the largest Northern constituencies in geographical size, 3rd Northern has only 6,082 registered voters.
In these intimate and traditional communities, the contest is as much about personal and tribal connections as it is about policies, which makes this a more difficult district to predict. In fact one Al-Watan newspaper analysis described local elites as perceiving the elections in this district purely as a contest to show which tribe was on top. Hence, in previous years, there has been vigorous rivalry over who can put the largest billboards in the most conspicuous positions, but less evidence of significant policy debate through the media.
2022 candidates
Ghazi Saleh Sultan Sinan al-Dossary
Hamad Salim Ali Eid al-Dossary
Ali Saeed Ali Seif al-Mimary
Amani Ahmed Yousef Yaqoub al-Nafei
Khalid Abdullah Mohammed Abdullah Hassan al-Quoud
Rami Rashid Ahmed Abdullah Mubarak al-Kaabi
Mohammed Khalifa Ali Abdulaziz al-Dossary
Waleed Jabir Jassim al-Dossary
Abdullah Ibrahim Mubarak Khalil al-Dossary
Other information
Housing blocks: 550, 552, 553, 555, 557, 559, 561, 565, 569, 587, 581, 585, 589, 591, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1006, 1009, 1010, 1089, 1095
2014 registered voters: 6,082 2014 percentage 1st round voter turnout: 64.4%
2018 second round results: Abdullah al-Dossary (municipal councilor – 2409) vs. Hafedh al-Dossary (1518)
2018 first round results: Abdullah al-Dossary (1219) vs. Hafidh al-Dossary (736)
Vote tally for other candidates: Hamad al-Dossary – 497; Khaled al-Qaoud – 397; Khalid al-Amiri – 186; Adel al-Dossary – 171; Ali al-Memari – 112
3rd Northern 2014 first round vote: Hassan al-Dossary (MP) – 1437 (38.0%); Hamad al-Dossary – 1086 (28.7%); Adel al-Dossary – 697 (18.4%); Firas Nouruddin – 493 (13.0%); Mamdouh Marhoun – 35; Abdulaziz al-Dhawadi 34
Second round vote: Hamad al-Dossary – 1984 (58.6%); Hassan al-Dossary (MP) – 1404 (47.4%)
4th Northern
Ghazi Al Rahmah was one of the few MPs who emerged convincingly ahead in the 2018 second round with 2456 votes. However, Ghazi Al Rahmah is not running for the 2022 elections
Areas covered: Jidhafs, Jabla Habshi, North Sehla, Qadam, Abu-Quwwah
Number of candidates: 9
Voter demographic
This was previously the largest electoral district in Bahrain (formerly 1st Northern, with 15,500 registered voters in 2006). However, much of the west of that constituency (the wider Sehla area) has been incorporated into the Capital Governorate, leaving behind a constituency with an approximately average number of voters.
2022 candidates
Hassan Ibrahim Hassan Ibrahim
Laiqa Ibrahim Abdali Salman
Ibrahim Ahmed Ibrahim Al Shehab
Ali Jassim Ahmed Mayouf
Radhi Ismael Radhi Ismael
Abbas Mohammed Ahmed Nasser
Anwar Lats Khidr al-Mohammed
Amal Salman Atiyyah Salman
Jihad Jaafar Rashid Ahmed al-Momin
Other information
Housing blocks: 431, 433, 435, 439, 441, 447, 455, 457, 702, 704, 706, 708, 712, 714, 744
2014 registered voters: 9,277 2014 percentage 1st round voter turnout: 27.0%
2018 second round results: Ghazi Al Rahmah (incumbent MP – 2456) vs. Nidhal al-Shoumali (1962)
2018 first round result: Ghazi Al Rahmah (702) vs. Nidhal a-Shomali – (173) – as reported in the media)
Vote tally for other candidates: Ali Mayouf – 270; Ammar Awachi – 251; Muhsin al-Asfour – 231; Abduljabbar al-Awainati – 184; Amal Salman – 232; Jihad al-Mumin – 108; Salman Muhsin – 100; Ibrahim Al Shehab – 90; Mohammed al-Sabbagh – 81; Sayyid Adel al-Alawi – 67; Fawaz al-Amin – 41; Nabil Ahmad Suhailah Hajji – 36; Khalid Bujiri – 31; Mohammed Yousif – 18
(19.9%); Hussain Jawad – 335 (15.2%); Mohammed al-Aleywi – 211 (9.6%)
Second round vote: Ghazi Al Rahmah – 853 (55.8%); Nawaf al-Sayed – 675 (44.2%)
5th Northern
In previous elections, both 4th and 5th Northern constituencies had a record number of candidates. Ahmed Ghuloom came top in round one, but was subsequently beaten by Progressive Democratic Tribune candidate Sayed Falah Hashem
Areas covered: Qadam, Hajar, Abu Saiba, Shakhurah, Muqaba, Diraz, Sar, Markh
Number of candidates: 11
Voter demographic
This constituency was considered to have one of the toughest battles in the top half of the Northern Governorate. It also was a vigorous area for campaigning in 2014 where, in contrast with neighbouring constituencies where election campaigns had been almost invisible, dozens of candidate billboards sprung up along the main highways traversing this area.
Several of the villages in this district between 2011 and 2014 familiar as rioting hotspots, fueling active opposition to participation in elections. However, extensive new housing developments in this area have given rise to a cosmopolitan mix of middle-class families who can be expected to turn out and vote, making this one of Bahrain’s more diverse areas.
Housing blocks: 449, 453, 435, 439, 441, 447, 457, 702, 704, 706, 708, 712, 714, 744
2014 registered voters: 10,388 2014 percentage 1st round voter turnout: 16.3%
2018 second round results: Ahmed Yousif Ghuloom (1319) vs. Sayed Falah Hashem (Progressive Democratic Tribune – 1417)
2022 candidates
Mohsin Yousef Juma Fardan
Bouran Khalil Kamal Abdulaziz al-Ansari
Al-Sayed Jaafar Mehdi Sharaf Hashem
Al-Sayed Mujtaba Ahmed Hamza Hashem Ahmed
Ahmed Yousef Ghuloom Abbas Ali
Mohammed Yahya Saleh Yahya Al Maatouq
Yousef Mohammed Abdulrahim Abdullah al-Janahi
Noor Badr Mubarak Ali Ali al-Haiki
Maryam Hassan Ali Nasser al-Sayegh
Al-Sayed Falah Hashem Falah Abdullah
Wafa Abdulaziz Hamad Essa
Other information
First round result: Ahmed Yousif Ghuloum (607) vs. Sayed Falah Hashem (365)
Vote tally for other candidates: Ali Sabt – 318; Maryam al-Rowayi – 305; Ali Al Omran; Jamil al-Rowayi – 288; Zahrah al-Asfour 278; Ali al-Aridh – 256; Louay Kamaluddin – 151; Majid Sarraj – 146; Adel Bukhuwwah – 102; Mohammed Bushehri – 92; Mohammed Fardan – 79; Nadir Abdulrasoul – 47; Hussain Qahiri – 45; Jassim Isa – 37; Nabil Salman – 24
5th Northern 2014 first round vote: Ali al-Aradi – 339 (22.7%); Jamil al-Rowaei – 338 (22.6%); Ahmed al-Najjar – 236 (15.8%); Jamil al-Mahari – 104; Fadhil al-Harz – 100; Nabil al-Lababidi – 98; Hannan Abdulaziz – 96; Isa Taqi – 91; M. Mohsin – 65; M. Khalil – 30
Second round vote: Ali al-Aradi – 534 (53.4%); Jamil al-Rowaei – 467 (46.7%)
6th Northern
Abdulnabi Salman served as an MP between 2002 and 2006. He represents the Progressive Democratic Tribune society. In a surprising return to frontline politics, he won his seat outright in round one in 2018.
Areas covered: Aali
Number of candidates: 8
Voter demographic
Aali is an archaeologically significant area as the home of thousands of prehistoric burial mounds. The old village of Aali is predominantly Shia. As in 2014, there may be many who choose to boycott, but those associated with the established local families are likely to come out in support of local Shia candidates. One 2014 analysis in the Al-Watan newspaper went as far as characterizing this contest as a battle between the Shia Asfour and Aali families, predicting that the turnout would “exceed all expectations” because these families would try and bring their supporters out in large numbers. The writer noted the relatively benevolent nature of this contest, given the close ties between many of the candidates.
Much of the newer development in Aali has gone to Sunni families (described by one commentator as “technocrats, liberals and business figures”), leading to a balance between the communities and meaning that active boycotters may constitute a minority.
The incumbent, who won his seat in the 2011 by-election Ahmed al-Saati’s sudden announcement that he wouldn’t be standing in 2014 came as a surprise. The result was a rush of new candidates declaring their candidacies at the last minute. A 2014 poll commissioned by candidate Rua al-Haiki found that the most prominent issue concerning local constituents was housing (38%), followed by employment opportunities (29%) and improving standards of living (17%), with education and health also featuring.
2022 candidates
Abdulnabi Salman Ahmed Nasser
Mohammed Hussein Mohammed Kadhim Hussein al-Aali
Ahmed Abdullah Mohammed Ali al-Jaberi
Hameed Abdulredha Abdulaziz Nasser Mohammed
Naif Humood Abdullah Khalf
Mohammed Ali Hassan Ibrahim al-Qallaf
Abdullah Mohammed Abdullah Hassan al-Hammadi
Nadia Ismaeel Hassan Mousa Hassan Abdulsamad
Other information
Housing blocks: 730, 732, 734, 736, 738, 740, 742
2014 registered voters: 10,704 2014 percentage 1st round voter turnout: 20.2%
2018 winner Abdulnabi Salman (Progressive League society, former MP – 2244)
Vote tally for other candidates: Abdullah Ashoor – 616; Ali Abdulhassan – 451; Ruqayah al-Ghasrah – 247; Saeed al-Ali – 158; Al-Shaikh Maitham al-Daghash – 93; Abduljalil Salman – 70; Hameed Abdulridha – 30
6th Northern 2014 first round vote: Rua al-Haiki – 718 (37.3%); Mohammed Al Asfour – 323 (16.8%); Majid Saleh – 280 (14.5%); Mohammed al-Aali – 261 (13.5%); Mohammed al-Bahhar – 199 (10.3%); Moayed Neamah – 61; Ali al-Sayegh – 54; Younis Jassim – 31
Second round vote: Rua al-Haiki – 762 (61.3%); Mohammed Al Asfour – 481 (38.7%)
7th Northern
Training consultant Munir Soroor faced off against businessman Ahmed al-Damistani in 2018; with only 50 votes between them in the first round and Damistani gaining poll position in round two.
Areas covered: Al-Qurayah, Janabiyah, Buri, Hamalah, Damistan
Number of candidates: 10
Voter demographic
The 7th Northern district is a demographically diverse district, ranging from localities with a largely middle-class loyalist population like Janabiya and Hamala; to areas like Damistan and Al-Qurrayah which are predominantly Shia and contain elements supportive of the opposition.
However, the Shia demographic shouldn’t be equated with opposition support. Many of the older families like Asfour, Aali and Bin-Rajab are loyalist in orientation and will vote for candidates who are seen to be “one of them”. Ajam communities, of Iranian origin, also tend to stand apart from Al-Wefaq with their own clergy and affiliations. This is a large and geographically disbursed district featuring a diverse range of communities, making it difficult for candidates to reach out to everyone.
Hence the confusion of certain candidates who are respectively positioning themselves to gain pro-opposition votes, middle-class votes, or the support of traditional elites. A 2014 Al-Watan survey of the views of local constituents found a widespread determine to vote “for the sake of the nation”, but a general disappointment with the past performance of parliamentary representatives and an emphasis on the familiar issues of housing, wage levels, unemployment and services.
Prior to 2014, Shia cleric Majid al-Majid, a former leading figure from the Shirazi Amal movement, had previously contested the elections. Given that Amal had been a key element of the opposition, the 2014 win for Majid as seen as a sign that some local people were losing patience with the boycott. Consequently, numbers of voters and voting patterns will be watched closely in 2022 for this constituency which encompasses a number of Shia-majority towns.
2022 candidates
Batool Ibrahim Ali Abdulhassan Ali
Ahmed Hassan Yousef Hassan
Latifa Abdullah Abdulkarim Yaqoub al-Meer
Majid Ibrahim Saleh Ateyyah Adeeb
Munir Ibrahim Ahmed Hassan Surour
Abbas Hassan Ibrahim Salman
Ali Hassan Ali Hassan Ali Sakran
Hamda Ahmed Khalifa Hamed al-Nashmi
Abdulhussein Muhammed Ali al-Dhaif
Ahmed Yousef Ahmed al-Damistani
Other information
Housing blocks: 545, 547, 549, 551, 571, 575, 577, 579, 752, 754, 756, 758, 760, 762, 1012, 1014, 1019, 1012, 1014, 1019, 1022
2014 registered voters: 10,245 2014 percentage 1st round voter turnout: 15.1%
2018 second round results: Munir Soroor (training consultant – 1386) vs. Ahmed al-Damistani (businessman – 1508)
2018 first round results: Munir Soroor (640) vs. Ahmed al-Dumistani (590)
Vote tally for other candidates: Majid al-Hashim – 349; Ali al-Jassim – 201; Ali Sakran – 194; Ibrahim al-Mutawwa – 133; Majid Adeeb – 99; Fathi al-Alawi – 45; Latifa al-Meer – 388
7th Northern 2014 first round vote: Majid al-Majid – 366 (28.6%); Mohammed Bin-Rajab – 199 (15.6%); Munir Ibrahim – 193 (15.1%); Ahmed Hassan – 109 (8.5%);Ali Sakran – 104; Majid Ibrahim – 101; Abduljalil al-Aali – 90; Jamil Abbas – 75; Ali Makki – 41
Second round vote: Majid al-Majid – 489 (55.5%); Mohammed Bin-Rajab – 392 (44.5%)
8th Northern
After all National Unity Gathering candidates enduring a wipe-out in the 2014 elections, its 2018 winning candidate Abdullah al-Dossary put the society back on track to retain its national profile. In 2022, the constituency witnesses the candidacy of former Secretary General of the National Institution for Human Rights Dr. Ahmed Farhan.
Areas covered: Hamad Town
Number of candidates: 8
Voter demographic
Hamad Town is a sprawling working-class region of Bahrain that expanded significantly over recent decades. The mixed population and changes to constituency boundaries make election results difficult to predict. People will be looking for deputies who can make credible promises for improving services, housing provision and jobs. Islamic candidates have tended to perform well.
2022 candidates
Abdulhakim Mohammed Issa al-Shinu
Khaled Abdullah Abdulaziz Hamad al-Manasir
Yaqoub Yousif Abdullatif Showaiter
Ahmed Abdullah Farhan Thani
Abdullah Khalifa Juma Abdulkarim al-Dhawadi
Salman Saif Mohammed Ahmed Hassan al-Shammari
Suha Youssef Ahmed Abdulrahman al-Qowzi
Amir Mohammed Saqr Mohammed al-Rowaie
Other information
Housing blocks: 1206, 1204, 1203, 1016
2014 registered voters: 8,521 2014 percentage 1st round voter turnout: 71.9%
2018 second round results: Abdullah al-Dhawadi (NUG – 4166) vs. Abdulrahman al-Najdi (2354)
2018 first round result: Abdullah al-Dhawadi (996) vs. Abdullah al-Najdi (585)
Vote tally for other candidates: Khalid al-Manasir – 570; Ghada al-Hilu – 507; Isa al-Turki – 451; Mohammed Abulshouk – 413; Abdulrahman al-Khalidi – 325; Hafsa Gharib – 259; Mishai al-Dossary – 180
8th Northern 2014 first round vote: Isa Turki – 2158 (36.9%); Adel al-Dhawadi (Minbar) – 1848 (31.6%); Jassim Hijris – 1352 (23.1%); Maryam al-Mahrous – 344; Badr al-Dossary – 143
2014 second round vote: Isa Turki – 3101 (58.5%); Adel al-Dhawadi (Minbar) – 2202 (41.5%)
9th Northern
Former MP Yousif Zainal, from the 2002-06 Parliament, regained a parliamentary seat in 2018 after defeating Abbas al-Omani, who came narrowly ahead in round one.
In 2022 Zainal faces off against Abdulhamid al-Najjar and Mohammed al-Ahmed – both of whom served in the 2014-18 Parliament.
Areas covered: Hamad Town
Number of candidates: 10
Voter demographic
Hamad Town is a demographically mixed conurbation. The majority of voters in the 9th District can be expected to back a Sunni loyalist candidate. However, the diversity of the candidates reflects the presence of Bahrani and Ajam Shia communities, who could influence the vote if they turned out in large numbers. In both the 2014 and 2018 elections Shia clerical figures participated.
2022 candidates
Abdulrahman Mohammed Darwish Rahma al-Dhawadi
Shamma Salim Atiq Salim
Yaqoub Yousef Abdallah Dakhil
Yousef Zainalabidin Mohammed Zainal
Abbas Jumaa Abbas Ahmed Mohammed al-Omani
Ali Hussein Khalaf al-Kattaf
Latifah Yousef Eid Mohammed
Abdulhamid Abdulhussein Ahmed Mohammed al-Najjar
Ahmed Ihab Isa Ajlan al-Hiddi
Mohammed Salman Mohammed Saleh al-Ahmed
Other information
Housing blocks: 1210, 1209, 1207, 1205
2014 registered voters: 12,315 2014 percentage 1st round voter turnout: 40.5%
2018 second round results: Abbas al-Omani (2475) vs. Yousif Zainal (former MP – 3186)
2018 first round results: Abbas al-Omani (1183) vs. Yousif Zainal (1148)
Vote tally for other candidates: Hassan Tayyib – 1079; Latifah Eid – 572; Abdulhamid al-Najjar – 425; Abdullah al-Aali – 406; Abdulhamid Abdulghaffar – 284; Jamil Nasir – 66;
9th Northern 2014 first round vote: Hassan al-Alawi – 1091 (23.5%); Abdulhamid al-Najjar – 1061 (22.9%); Yousif Zainal – 952 (20.5%); Abdullah Tarrar – 536 (11.6%); M. Baqer – 421 (9.1%); Ahmed Arad (NUG) – 258 (5.6%); Mahmoud Abdulrahman – 177; Ahmed al-Qahiri – 86; Ahmed Yousif – 52
Second round vote: Abdulhamid Abdulhussain al-Najjar – 1977 (56.1%); Hassan al-Alawi – 1546 (43.9%)
10th Northern
In 2018, after round one MP Mohammed al-Ammadi, from Al-Minbar al-Islami society, was in first place. Yet civil servant Bassim al-Maliki overtook him in round two
Areas covered: Hamad Town
Number of candidates: 6
Voter demographic
The 10th Northern constituency is a long, narrow strip running north to south through densely-populated Hamad Town. Working-class families experiencing growing costs of living and struggling with issues of housing and service provision will be looking for candidates who can deliver on their promises.
2022 candidates
Maryam Hamad al-Sheikh Mohammed Isa al-Sheikh
Jameel Dad Mohammed Mulla Hassan
Khalifa Mohammed Abdullah Ali al-Rowaei
Hisham Ali Mohammed Rabea
Bassim Salman Mohammed Salman Arhama al-Maliki
Adnan Mahmoud Abdullah al-Tamimi
Other information
Housing blocks: 1218, 1214, 1212, 1208
2014 registered voters: 10,552 2014 percentage 1st round voter turnout: 73.5%
2018 second round results: Mohammed al-Ammadi (Minbar society, incumbent MP – 3687) vs. Bassim al-Maliki (civil servant – 4938)
2018 first round result: Mohammed al-Ammadi (1517) vs. Bassim al-Maliki (1301)
Vote tally for other candidates: Jamil Mulla Hassan – 985; Abdullah al-Bakri – 935; Hashim Rabeah – 789 Ahmed Yousif – 348; Mansour Hubail – 118; Fuad al-Mansouri – 30
10th Northern 2014 first round vote: Mohammed al-Ammadi – 3643 (49.1%); Khalid al-Maloud (MP Asalah) – 2138 (28.8%); Sima al-Lengawi (NUG) – 798 (10.8%); Hisham Rabeah – 334 (4.5%); Saad Sultan – 317; Abdulqadir Abduljalil – 137; Khalid al-Zubari – 57
Second round vote: Mohammed al-Ammadi (MP Minbar) – 4551 66.7%); Khalid al-Maloud (MP Asalah) – 2275 (33.3%
11th Northern
In 2018, Mohammed Buhamood, head of the Northern Governorate Municipal Council, easily knocked out Ali al-Fadhli in the second round, after already defeating MP Jamal Dawoud.
Areas covered: Hamad Town, Dar Kulayb
Number of candidates: 9
Voter demographic
The Hamad Town constituencies have relatively high numbers of registered voters and 11th Northern is demographically the second largest constituency in Bahrain in terms of registered voters. The inclusion of the Shia-majority Dar Kulayb locality as a result of the 2104 constituency boundary changes could in the future allow for a more diverse pattern of representation, although the opposition boycott in 2014 suppressed possibilities of this and once again in 2018, the vote was dominated by conservative and Islamic Sunni figures. The 2022 elections witnesses the return of Former MP Mohammed Buqais as a candidate.
2022 candidates
Mohammed Salim Jassim Buqais
Saleh Jaafar Saleh Isa Ahmed Kadhim
Zaid Shakir Khalaf Mohammed al-Enzi
Khalid Farhan Suwaid al-Sulaiman
Mohammed Khalifa Abdullah Hussein Buhamood
Basima Abdulkarim Mahdi Ibrahim Mubarak
Saeed Ali Hassan Ibrahim al-Majid
Mohammed Hassan Mohammed Asuwaid
Ali Salim Abdullah al-Fadhli
Other information
Housing blocks: 1216, 1215, 1213, 1211, 1046
2014 registered voters: 12,341 2014 percentage 1st round voter turnout: 43.7%
2018 second round results: Mohammed Buhamood (head of the Northern Governorate Municipal Council – 3731) Vs Ali al-Fadhli (2528)
First round result: Mohammed Buhamood (2106) vs. Ali al-Fadhli (1494)
Vote tally for other candidates: Jamal Dawoud – 1001; Zaid al-Anzi – 845
11th Northern 2014 first round vote: Jamal Dawoud – 3097 (61.67%); Mohammed Buqais (MP) – 582 (11.6%); Jaffar al-Hamiri – 493 (9.8%); Ali al-Fadhli – 435 (8.7%); Thamir al-Qaran – 415 (8.3%)
2014 contest decided by outright win in the first round of voting.
12th Northern
Maryam Madan was too far behind after the 2018 first round to have a credible prospect of overtaking Mahmood al-Bahrani in round two.
Areas covered: Dumistan, Luzi, Karzakan, Malikiyah, Sadad, Shahrakan, Safariyah
Number of candidates: 10
Voter demographic
Many localities in this district half-way down Bahrain’s west coast witnessed sporadic rioting in the years after 2011 years, so in 2014 certain elements supported the boycott. Nevertheless, voter turnout was higher than in other Northern Governorate opposition strongholds. The population in this district is diverse, sometimes resulting in unexpected electoral outcomes.
2022 candidates
Hashim Mohammed Ali Mohammed Janahi
Mahmoud Makki Salman Ibrahim al-Bahrani
Noora Saud Jabr Abdullah al-Dossary
Ahmed al-Sayed Ali Hassan Mohammed
Ali Hussein Abdullah Ismael Haji
Hamad Mohammed Abdullah Badu
Hanan Mohammed Ali Fardan Ali
Rua al-Sayed Mansour Alawi Kadhim
Maryam Jamil Saeed Ali Madan
Ali Fardan Mohammed Fardan
Other information
Housing blocks: 1017, 1018, 1020, 1025, 1026, 1027, 1028, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1037, 1038, 1041, 1042, 1044
2014 registered voters: 11,323 2014 percentage 1st round voter turnout: 21.7%
2018 second round results: Mahmood al-Bahrani (2590) vs. Maryam Madan (1995)
2018 first round result: Mahmood al-Bahrani (1441) vs. Maryam Madan (575)
Vote tally for other candidates: Murad al-Housani – 402; Mohammed Bin-Rajab – 326; Hussain al-Khayyat – 223; Abdullah Mahdi – 221; Adel Abdulaal – 196; Iyad Jabir – 145; Hassan Atiyyah – 121; Ali Fardan – 29
12th Northern 2014 first round vote: Jamila al-Sammak – 963 (46.5%); Ammad al-Sayed – 315 (15.2%); Khalid Abdulaal (MP) – 287 (13.9%); Abdulrazzaq Fardan – 245 (11.8%); Ali Baqer – 150; Ali Fardan – 111
Second round vote: Jamila al-Sammak – 1158 (71.3%) Ammad al-Sayed – 467 (28.7%)