Dr. Sahar Nasr, former Minister of Investment and International Cooperation and current Secretary of Investment and Economic Affairs at the National Front Party, cast her vote this morning in Egypt’s 2025 Senate elections at the Misr El-Gedida Model Azhar Institute for Girls.
In remarks following her vote, Dr. Nasr described the electoral scene as a reflection of Egypt’s democratic vitality under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. She offered her best wishes to the candidates, expressing hope that the newly elected Senate would further strengthen Egypt’s political institutions.
Constitutional Entitlement
Dr. Nasr underscored the importance of this constitutional entitlement, highlighting the Senate’s role as Egypt’s second legislative chamber. “The presence of a bicameral legislature ensures more inclusive representation of all sectors of society and reinforces the country’s ongoing efforts toward modernization and national development,” she stated.
She urged citizens from all backgrounds to take part in the electoral process, stressing that voting is not only a right but a national responsibility. “High voter turnout is a clear message to the world that Egypt is confidently progressing toward a stable and prosperous future,” she said.
Senate Election Overview
The 2025 Senate elections are being held domestically over two days — August 4 and 5 — with 428 candidates competing for 100 individual seats. Additionally, a single list — the National List for Egypt — is running in all four list-based electoral districts, comprising another 100 candidates for 100 list seats.
According to data from the National Elections Authority, approximately 63 million eligible Egyptian voters are registered in the electoral roll. Voting is taking place in over 8,286 polling centers, located in schools, health units, and youth centers across the country, with judicial oversight provided by 9,500 judges — including 2,500 female judges, many of whom are supervising voting outside their residential districts.
