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Elected to parliament several times under Mubarak's rule. Morsi, 60, is not seen as the group's most charismatic figure but he has its organizational power behind him. The Brotherhood's platform promises to reform corrupt institutions, put the state on an "Islamic basis" and apply more Islamic law. In the second round, Morsi sought to appeal to revolutionaries his group alienated in its quest for political power, and has campaigned as the only candidate that will prevent the return of Mubarak's regime.

In the first round, Morsi came in first, winning a surprisingly low total of 5.6 million votes or nearly 25 percent.

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