The High Council of State (HCS) has voted to elect Salah Al-Kumayshi as head of the National High Electoral Commission (HNEC) after he secured 63 votes in a second round of voting. His rival, Al-Aref Al-Tair, received 33 votes. A total of 103 members took part in the runoff, out of 107 who attended the session. There has been no immediate response from the House of Representatives or from the current leadership of the electoral commission regarding the Council’s decision. The House of Representatives ruled last week to keep the existing commission board in place, while proceeding with the election of vacant posts.

Source: Libya Observer January 05, 2026 15:33 UTC