[4] The main opposition, the Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated Islamic Action Front, announced on 30 July 2010 it would boycott the polls due to unfair election laws which gave undue weight to the rural, sparsely populated areas, and other issues.

[3] As a result of the calls for a boycott and allegations of fraud, a low voter turnout was expected, particularly amongst the Palestinian population.

[9] The result was expected to be a predictable win for pro-government candidates and tribesmen with strong ties to the monarchy.

[7] On election day, there were 53 instances of violence across the country,[7] with fighting between tribes loyal to different candidates led to at least one death and more injures.

[10] An Al Jazeera analysis said that while the election may have succeeded in "manufacturing consent", the costs may be much higher in that it fomented an "atmosphere of mutual suspicion that undermines national unity and social cohesion at a time when Jordan needs to confront tremors of regional instability.