2011/2012 Parliamentary election schedule The following is the timetable for Egypt's 2011-2012 parliamentary elections: October 12-20: Registration accepted for both People's Assembly and Shura Council candidates People's Assembly (lower house) elections will be held in three stages: Stage 1: November 28: Elections in Cairo, Port Said, Alexandria, Asyut, and five other governorates. December 5: Run-off elections. Stage 2: December 14: Elections in Beni Suef, Ismailia, Suez, Sohag and five other governorates. December 21: Run-off elections. Stage 3: January 3: Elections in al-Gharbiya, North and South Sinai, and six other governorates. January 10: Run-off elections. Shura Council (upper house) elections will also be held in three stages, with the same governorates in each stage: Stage 1: January 29: Elections February 5: Run-off Stage 2: February 14: Elections February 21: Run-off Stage 3: March 4: Elections March 11: Run-off