Defying the many barriers to voter turnout and an atmosphere of insecurity, 54% of Egyptians eligible to vote cast their ballot at what was for many the first election of their life. This Policy Brief gives an overview of the political landscape in Egypt post-revolution, including the political parties and alliances competing for parliament seats. The election, which was accompanied by systematic violations of electoral law, resulted in a victory for Islamic forces. Meanwhile, secular candidates could secure only a small number of seats. The author argues that this outcome is not surprising given how religious actors have dominated the debate leading up to the election. He concludes that the Parliament faces enormous difficulties in its task to overcome and remedy the consequences of 60 years of authoritarianism.