There are just two candidates in Egypt 's presidential election , with polling due on May 26 , 27 . The first round of voting will be held April 14 and the second round is scheduled for June 24. The election follows last year 's ouster of Muslim Brotherhood President Mohamed Morsy . Critics accused Morsy of hijacking the 2011 revolution , pushing aside moderate and liberal voices , and botching Egypt 's already ailing economy . CNN 's Reza Sayah says both candidates have generally remained vague on policy details .
There are just two candidates in Egypt 's presidential election , with polling due on May 26 , 27 . The first round of voting will be held April 14 and the second round is scheduled for June 24. The election follows last year 's ouster of Muslim Brotherhood President Mohamed Morsy . CNN 's Reza Sayah says both candidates have generally remained vague on policy details .