Tripoli, January 5, 2026 – The State Council voted to elect “Salah Al-Kamishi” as President of the High National Elections Commission with 63 votes, compared to 33 votes for Al-Arif Al-Teir.
According to the voting session, the number of voters in the second round between Al-Kamishi and Al-Teir was 103 out of 107 members who attended the session.
No reaction has yet been issued by the House of Representatives or the Elections Commission regarding the State Council’s vote to form a new commission council.
Last week, the House of Representatives issued a decision to maintain the previous commission council, while completing the election of vacant positions in the previous council.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, Italians, and others, serving as a major port and cultural crossroads. Its historic core, the medina of Old Tripoli, contains well-preserved examples of its diverse architectural heritage.
State Council
The State Council is the chief administrative authority of the People’s Republic of China, functioning as its cabinet and the executive body of the National People’s Congress. It was established by the 1954 Constitution, succeeding the former Government Administration Council, and is responsible for implementing laws and overseeing the ministries and commissions that manage the country’s day-to-day governance.
High National Elections Commission
The High National Elections Commission (HNEC) is Libya’s independent body responsible for managing and supervising all electoral processes. It was established in the aftermath of the 2011 revolution to oversee the country’s transition to democratic governance, including the landmark 2012 General National Congress election.
House of Representatives
The House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the United States Congress, established by the Constitution in 1789. It is composed of members elected from congressional districts based on population, with its primary powers including the origination of revenue bills and the impeachment of federal officials.
Elections Commission
The Elections Commission is an independent governmental body responsible for organizing, overseeing, and ensuring the integrity of public elections. Its history is often tied to the development of democratic systems, with modern commissions established to administer electoral laws, manage voter registration, and certify results impartially.
